Question

which pair correctly matches the virtue with its emphasis? yi—doing what is morally right chung and shu—seeking personal gain zhi—avoiding education and study ren—favoring harsh punishments

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on Confucian virtues:

• Yi in Confucianism emphasizes moral righteousness, so "Yi—doing what is morally right" is correct.
• Chung and Shu (Zhong and Shu) are about loyalty and reciprocity, not personal gain.
• Zhi (Wisdom) is about knowledge and understanding, not avoiding education.
• Ren is about benevolence and compassion, not harsh punishments.

Answer:

A. Yi—doing what is morally right