Yi (philosophy)

In Chinese philosophy,  refers to righteousness, justice, morality, and meaning.

Confucianism
In Confucianism, involves a moral disposition to do good, and also the intuition and sensibility to do so competently. represents moral acumen which goes beyond simple rule following, involving a balanced understanding of a situation, and the "creative insight" and decision-generating ability necessary to apply virtues properly and appropriately in a situation with no loss of sight of the total good.

resonates with Confucian philosophy's orientation towards the cultivation of benevolence and ritual propriety.

In application, is a "complex principle" which includes:
 * 1) skill in crafting actions which have moral fitness according to a given concrete situation
 * 2) the wise recognition of such fitness
 * 3) the intrinsic satisfaction that comes from that recognition

Daoism
The Zhuangzi discusses the relationship between (righteousness) and  (virtue).