Abstract: The change from the common moral standards to social ethical construction is an important embodiment of the development of social norms system.The proposal of ‘socialist concept of honor and disgrace’ is not only an important stage of improving the moral system in China but an important style of socialist ethic.At the same time,it shows a clear way to develop the concept of honor and disgrace from the common moral standards to social ethical construction.

Key words: concept of honor and disgrace, morality, ethic, ethical system