Xiaojing
Xiaojing, Chinese text consisting of a conversation between Confucius and a disciple of his concerning the idea of filial piety, the reverence for parents. It is sometimes grouped with the Wujing (“Five Classics”) in importance among works of Chinese literature. Xiaojing is thought to have existed since at least the last years of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 bce).
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Article Title:
Xiaojing
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
23 September 2019
Access Date:
April 20, 2025