firm and upright; staunchly principled
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
firm and upright; staunchly principled
literaryA classical literary term used to describe a person of unwavering moral integrity and strength of character.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
gāng刚
jiè介
，
cóng从
bù不
wèi为
quán权
shì势
zhé折
yāo腰
。
He is a man of firm integrity and has never bowed to power.
Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
，
xǔ许
duō多
gāng刚
jiè介
zhī之
shì士
dōu都
liú留
xià下
le了
qīng清
míng名
。
Throughout history, many staunchly principled individuals have left behind a reputation for incorruptibility.
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Qí其
gāng刚
jiè介
de的
xìng性
gé格
，
shǐ使
tā他
nán难
yǐ以
zài在
guān官
chǎng场
zhōng中
zhōu周
xuán旋
。
His unyielding and upright character made it difficult for him to maneuver in official circles.