reputation and integrity; honor
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1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
reputation and integrity; personal honor and moral integrity
formalA formal and somewhat literary term, often used in the context of personal morality, historical figures, or Confucian values. It refers to the combination of one's good name and one's principled character.
Tā他
yī一
shēng生
qīng清
lián廉
，
bǎo保
quán全
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
míng名
jié节
。
He lived a clean and honest life, preserving his reputation and integrity.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
wén文
rén人
shì士
dà大
fū夫
fēi非
cháng常
kàn看
zhòng重
zì自
jǐ己
de的
míng名
jié节
。
In ancient times, scholars and officials placed great importance on their personal honor.
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Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
guān关
hū乎
tā他
de的
míng名
jié节
，
tā他
bì必
xū须
jǐn谨
shèn慎
chǔ处
lǐ理
。
This matter concerns his reputation, so he must handle it carefully.
Tā她
rèn认
wéi为
cái财
fù富
yuǎn远
bù不
rú如
míng名
jié节
zhòng重
yào要
。
She believes wealth is far less important than one's good name and integrity.