right and wrong; disputes
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
right and wrong; correct and incorrect
formalRefers to the fundamental distinction between what is morally or logically correct versus incorrect. Often used in formal contexts.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
míng明
biàn辨
shì是
fēi非
，
jiān坚
chí持
zhēn真
lǐ理
。
We must distinguish right from wrong and uphold the truth.
Tā他
zhè这
ge个
rén人
hěn很
jiǎng讲
yuán原
zé则
，
shì是
fēi非
fēn分
míng明
。
He is a principled person who clearly distinguishes right from wrong.
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Fǎ法
guān官
bì必
xū须
gōng公
zhèng正
de地
pàn判
duàn断
shì是
fēi非
qū曲
zhí直
。
Judges must impartially judge the rights and wrongs of a case.
noun
dispute; quarrel; gossip
neutralRefers to interpersonal conflicts, arguments, or malicious gossip. Often implies trouble caused by talking.
Tā她
bù不
xiǎng想
juǎn卷
rù入
tā他
men们
de的
shì是
fēi非
zhī之
zhōng中
。
She doesn't want to get involved in their disputes.
Tā他
shuō说
huà话
tài太
zhí直
，
róng容
yì易
rě惹
qǐ起
shì是
fēi非
。
He speaks too bluntly and easily stirs up trouble.
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Nà那
ge个
rén人
xǐ喜
huān欢
bān搬
nòng弄
shì是
fēi非
，
shuō说
bié别
ren人
huài坏
huà话
。
That person likes to gossip and speak ill of others.
Yuǎn远
lí离
shì是
fēi非
zhī之
dì地
，
cái才
néng能
tú图
ge个
qīng清
jìng静
。
Only by staying away from places filled with conflict can you find peace.