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Meaning of 大义

大义 means fundamental principles of righteousness; cardinal moral principles. Pronounced dà yì.

  • fundamental principles of righteousness; cardinal moral principles

Definitions & Examples

shēn
míng
 
zuò
chū
le
zuì
kùn
nan
dàn
zhèng
què
de
jué
dìng
 

He understood the fundamental principles of righteousness deeply and made the most difficult but correct decision.

Zhè
jīng
diǎn
wēi
yán
 
zhí
fǎn
yán
 

This classic contains profound principles within concise words and is worth repeated study.

Zài
guó
jiā
wēi
nàn
zhī
 
rán
shě
shēng
 
kān
chēng
lǐn
rán
 

When the country was in peril, he resolutely sacrificed his life for righteousness, a noble act of unwavering principle.

quán
 
shēng
xiǎo
 
shì
dài
jūn
zhuī
qiú
de
 

Considering the overall situation and sacrificing oneself for the greater good was the great principle pursued by ancient gentlemen.