liánchǐ

廉耻

Word · NounTraditional廉恥

integrity; sense of shame

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

integrity and a sense of shame; moral uprightness

formal

Refers to the fundamental moral concepts of being incorruptible (廉) and knowing shame (耻). Used in formal contexts to discuss morality and ethics.

Zuò做
rén人
bù不
néng能
bù不
gù顾
lián廉
chǐ耻
 。

One cannot live without a sense of integrity and shame.

Tā他
de的
xíng行
wéi为
jiǎn简
zhí直
háo毫
wú无
lián廉
chǐ耻
zhī之
xīn心
 。

His behavior shows a complete lack of integrity and shame.

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Lián廉
jié洁
zì自
lǜ律
 ，
zhī知
lián廉
chǐ耻
 ，
shì是
guān官
yuán员
de的
jī基
běn本
yāo要
qiú求
 。

Being honest, self-disciplined, and knowing integrity and shame are basic requirements for officials.