square; neat; upright; righteous
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
square; neat and square; having straight edges and right angles
Describes the shape of objects, architectural forms, or the neatness of handwriting.
Tā他
de的
zì字
xiě写
de得
hěn很
fāng方
zhèng正
。
His handwriting is very neat and square.
Zhè这
zhāng张
zhuō桌
zi子
shì是
fāng方
fāng方
zhèng正
zhèng正
de的
。
This table is perfectly square.
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Qǐng请
bǎ把
zhǐ纸
cái裁
de得
fāng方
zhèng正
yī一
xiē些
。
Please cut the paper more squarely.
adjective
upright; righteous; honest; principled; incorruptible
formalDescribes a person's moral character, emphasizing integrity and refusal to flatter or seek personal gain. Often used in the set phrase 方正不阿.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
fāng方
zhèng正
，
cóng从
bù不
ē阿
yú谀
fèng奉
chéng承
。
He is an upright person and never resorts to flattery.
Zhè这
wèi位
guān官
yuán员
yī一
shēng生
fāng方
zhèng正
bù不
ē阿
。
This official remained upright and unflinching throughout his life.
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Fāng方
zhèng正
zhī之
shì士
wǎng往
wǎng往
bù不
shàn善
féng逢
yíng迎
。
Upright scholars are often not adept at currying favor.