upright and honest; incorruptible
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
honest and upright; incorruptible and just
formalUsed to describe officials, one's character, or conduct. Carries a commendatory connotation. Formal and often used in written or official contexts.
Wéi为
guān官
qīng清
zhèng正
，
shì是
bǎi百
xìng姓
duì对
guān官
yuán员
de的
jī基
běn本
yāo要
qiú求
。
Being upright and honest in office is the basic requirement that people have for officials.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
qīng清
zhèng正
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
zūn尊
jìng敬
。
He is upright and honest in his conduct, and is deeply respected by everyone.
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Zhè这
wèi位
fǎ法
guān官
yī一
shēng生
qīng清
zhèng正
lián廉
míng明
，
cóng从
wèi未
xùn徇
sī私
wǎng枉
fǎ法
。
This judge has been upright, honest, and incorruptible all his life, never bending the law for personal gain.
Qīng清
zhèng正
lián廉
jié洁
shì是
wéi为
guān官
de的
jī基
běn本
zhǔn准
zé则
。
Being upright, honest, and incorruptible is the basic principle for those in office.