upright and principled; incorruptible
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
upright and principled; incorruptible; will not stoop to flattery
formalA highly commendatory idiom describing a person's moral character, often used for historical figures, judges, or leaders. It conveys integrity and adherence to principles.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
gāng刚
zhèng正
bù不
ē阿
de的
fǎ法
guān官
，
cóng从
bù不
xùn徇
sī私
wǎng枉
fǎ法
。
He is an incorruptible judge who never bends the law for personal gain.
Bāo包
Zhěng拯
yǐ以
gāng刚
zhèng正
bù不
ē阿
ér而
míng名
chuí垂
qīng青
shǐ史
。
Bao Zheng is remembered in history for his uprightness and integrity.
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Gōng公
sī司
xū需
yào要
zhè这
zhǒng种
gāng刚
zhèng正
bù不
ē阿
de的
guǎn管
lǐ理
zhě者
lái来
wéi维
hù护
gōng公
píng平
。
The company needs this kind of principled manager to uphold fairness.