【翻译原文】

　　中国传统认为孝顺(filial piety)是我们在父母有生之年应该一直秉承的、最 重要的美德。成为孝子是任何一个中国人首要的责任，这意味着要尽可能完全服 从父母，关怀父母，不惜任何代价满足他们的需求。中国传统认为孝顺还有一些 其他特征，如父母过世后，长子需要一手操办葬礼;儿子必须确保家里的香火(family line)得以延续。

　　【参考译文】

　　According to Chinese tradition，filial piety is themost important virtue to be cherished throughoutone's parents' lifespan. Being a filial child is theuppermost duty of any Chinese and it meansshowing complete obedience to parents，takingcare of them，and meeting their demands at any cost as possible as one can.Chinese traditiontakes a view that filial piety has some other features, too. For example，the eldest son isrequired to perform all the rituals after the death of his parents; the son has to ensure thatthe family line will continue.

(责任编辑：田学江)