upright; principled
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
upright and principled; steadfast in integrity
formalUsed to describe a person's moral character, particularly in formal contexts, often praising someone who adheres to principles without compromise.
Tā他
wéi为
guān官
gāng刚
zhèng正
，
cóng从
bù不
xùn徇
sī私
。
He is an upright official who never shows favoritism.
Zhè这
wèi位
fǎ法
guān官
yǐ以
xìng性
gé格
gāng刚
zhèng正
wén闻
míng名
。
This judge is known for his principled character.
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Fù父
qin亲
yī一
shēng生
gāng刚
zhèng正
bù不
ē阿
，
shì是
wǒ我
men们
de的
bǎng榜
yàng样
。
My father lived an upright and unyielding life; he is our role model.