moral integrity; fortitude
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
moral integrity; unyielding character; fortitude in the face of pressure
formalA formal and often literary term used to describe unwavering moral principles, especially in adversity. Frequently appears in contexts of national or revolutionary spirit.
Tā他
nìng宁
sǐ死
bù不
qū屈
，
bǎo保
chí持
le了
gāo高
shàng尚
de的
qì气
jié节
。
He preferred death to submission, maintaining his noble integrity.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
jiāng将
jūn军
yī一
shēng生
jiān坚
shǒu守
mín民
zú族
qì气
jié节
。
This old general adhered to national integrity throughout his life.
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Zài在
wēi威
bī逼
lì利
yòu诱
miàn面
qián前
，
tā他
shǐ始
zhōng终
jiān坚
shǒu守
qì气
jié节
。
Facing threats and bribes, he always held fast to his moral principles.
Wén文
rén人
qì气
jié节
biǎo表
xiàn现
zài在
bù不
wèi畏
quán权
guì贵
。
The integrity of scholars is shown in their fearlessness of power.