yì义（義）
Meaning of 义
义 means justice; righteous principle; righteous; public-spirited. Pronounced yì.
- justice; righteous principle
- righteous; public-spirited
- friendship; affection; loyalty
Character Info
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Definitions & Examples
He upheld great justice and chose to expose his corrupt relative, even if it meant severing family ties.
Soldiers have an unshirkable duty to defend their country.
Acting bravely for justice is a traditional Chinese virtue.
A noble person understands what is right; a petty person understands what is profitable.
This trial upheld fairness and justice for society.
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Common Words
justice; righteous
meaning; significance; value
affection; loyalty; friendship
obligation; duty; voluntary
volunteer work; volunteer worker
personal loyalty; code of honor; brotherhood
benefit performance; charity show
meaning of a character; sense; definition
definition; to define
prosthetic limb; artificial limb
false teeth; dentures