When to use filial piety in Korean

When to use it

Filial piety (효도) means loving, respecting, and taking care of your parents or older family members. People use this word when talking about helping parents, giving them gifts, or making them happy. It is a warm, positive word often used in everyday family situations.

Example sentences

1. 저는 부모님께 효도하고 싶어요.

   I want to be good to my parents.

2. 이 꽃은 엄마를 위한 효도 선물이에요.

   These flowers are a gift for my mom.

3. 우리는 주말에 부모님과 효도 여행을 갔어요.

   We went on a trip with my parents on the weekend.

4. 할머니를 자주 찾아뵙는 것도 효도예요.

   Visiting my grandmother often is also filial piety.

5. 선생님은 가족 사랑과 효도를 말씀하셨어요.

   The teacher talked about family love and filial piety.

6. 아들은 월급을 받으면 효도한다고 했어요.

   The son said he would take care of his parents when he gets paid.