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持正

Word · Verb · AdjectiveTraditional持

uphold justice; impartial

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

verb

to uphold justice; to stand for righteousness

literary

A literary term often used to describe someone who fairly enforces or defends moral principles.

Tā他
wèi为
guān官
duō多
nián年
 ,
yī一
zhí直
chí持
zhèng正
bù不
ē阿
 。

He has been an official for many years, always upholding justice without favoritism.

Fǎ法
guān官
yīng应
dāng当
chí持
zhèng正
duàn断
àn案
 。

Judges should adjudicate cases impartially, upholding justice.

2.

adjective

impartial; unbiased; fair

literary

Describes an attitude or judgment that is balanced and not swayed by personal bias.

Tā他
píng评
lùn论
rèn任
hé何
shì事
qíng情
dōu都
néng能
píng平
xīn心
chí持
zhèng正
 。

He can comment on anything with a calm and impartial mind.

Xīn新
wén闻
bào报
dào道
yīng应
dāng当
chí持
zhèng正
kè客
guān观
 。

News reporting should be fair and objective.