How to say 公德心 in English?

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Nov 07 • 614 read

How to say 公德心 in English? I am not looking for explanation. I am looking for translation.

Similar words for 没有公德心 is selfish, thoughtless, disregard, and don't care about other people. But none of this relates to public and social order, and none of this is a virtue.

Is there a proper and popular word for it? Or in English there is just no such word?

Answer

公德心 mostly refers to 對公眾利益的尊重 (respect/ mindfulness for the public interest).

For example, not littering, not damage public property, not making noise in the early morning are all for the public interest

The public interest is also your interest -- you are a part of the public.