moral integrity; principles
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
moral integrity; moral principles; high ethical standards
formalA formal and literary term describing a person's steadfastness in upholding moral principles, especially in the face of adversity or temptation. Often used to praise someone's character.
Tā他
zài在
jù巨
dà大
de的
lì利
yì益
yòu诱
huò惑
miàn面
qián前
yī依
rán然
jiān坚
shǒu守
jié节
cāo操
，
lìng令
rén人
jìng敬
pèi佩
。
He still adhered to his moral principles in the face of enormous temptation, which is admirable.
Zhè这
wèi位
lì历
shǐ史
rén人
wù物
yǐ以
gāo高
shàng尚
de的
jié节
cāo操
zhù著
chēng称
。
This historical figure is renowned for his noble integrity.
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Zuò做
rén人
bù不
néng能
méi没
yǒu有
jié节
cāo操
。
One must not lack moral integrity.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
sàng丧
shī失
jié节
cāo操
de的
xíng行
wéi为
zāo遭
dào到
le了
gōng公
zhòng众
de的
qiǎn谴
zé责
。
This act of abandoning one's principles was condemned by the public.