This term means to
honor teachers and respect rules. The “rules” are the laws of the (physical) universe,
as well as the truths and moral principles of the world. Honoring teachers is a
traditional Chinese virtue, and respecting rules is an important feature of traditional
Chinese culture. A teacher is a vehicle for and a propagator of the rules;
hence honoring teachers and respecting rules are two aspects of the same thing.
Since ancient times, this has been regarded as an important precondition for
the country to prosper and flourish. It is also an important indicator of good
government.