If someone has been wronged, it is a matter of honor to seek revenge or justice. Failing to do so would be seen as cowardly or weak.
Rooted in the concept of '君子' (junzi), the ideal moral person, but here applied to the code of vengeance, reflecting a blend of Confucian honor and folk justice.
It signals personal dignity and the refusal to be victimized. In a culture that values face, revenge restores social standing and demonstrates that one is not to be trifled with.
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