This lists four highly immoral or unethical behaviors (e.g., cheating the elderly, betraying a friend). It is used to condemn serious wrongdoing.
Chinese morality emphasizes virtue (德) and social harmony, so acts that harm others are strongly criticized in folk wisdom.
It serves as a moral warning, reinforcing social norms and the importance of ethical behavior in maintaining trust.
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