moral conduct; behavior; deportment
Refers to a person's moral character as reflected in their outward behavior; often used in formal or evaluative contexts.
He is known for his upright conduct.
At school, students' conduct is also subject to evaluation.
immorality; misconduct; unchastity
irreproachable conduct; good morals
Compound of 品 (ひん, 'quality, character') and 行 (こう, 'conduct, action'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the meaning of moral conduct or deportment.