Which statement about the "five relationships" is FALSE?
A) The son was subordinate to the father.
B) The husband was subordinate to the wife.
C) The younger brother was subordinate to the elder brother.
D) The proper relationship must exist between friend and friend.
E) The people were all subject to the emperor.

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According to the "five relationships" in Confucianism, the husband was considered superior to the wife, not subordinate. The other relationships were: son to father, younger brother to elder brother, friend to friend, and subject to ruler.

Which Statement About the "Five Relationships" Is FALSE