Abstract: In the Confucian schools, “coming-to-be” is avery important concept, from which many Confucian categories and propositions can be fundamentally interpreted. Only on the basis of correctly understanding the connotationand significance of “coming-to-be”, can we accurately comprehend the meaning of “golden mean”, “jen”, “zhong-shu-zhi-dao” and “tien jen ho yi”, can wegrasp the thought charactertics of Confucianism emphizing sprtitual traits andthe way of act through self arriving at others.

Key words: “Coming-to-be”, Confucian, Ethics

摘要： “生”是儒家学说中一个很重要的概念,儒家的许多范畴和命题基本上都能从“生”中得到说明。只有正确理解“生”的内涵和意义上,才能准确理解“中庸”、“仁”、“忠恕之道”和“天人合一”的含义,也才能把握儒家重精神情操的思想特征和推己及人的行为方式。

关键词: 生, 儒家, 伦理