generous with money in the cause of justice; charitable and righteous
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to be generous with one's money in the cause of justice; to distribute wealth in upholding righteousness; to value loyalty and charity over riches
Often used to describe heroic or chivalrous figures who prioritize helping others over accumulating wealth. This form is a variant of the more common idiom '仗义疏财'.
Tā他
píng平
shēng生
shū疏
cái财
zhàng仗
yì义
，
shēn深
dé得
xiāng乡
lǐ里
zūn敬
jìng重
。
He was generous with his money and righteous throughout his life, earning deep respect from his community.
Zhè这
wèi位
xiá侠
kè客
shū疏
cái财
zhàng仗
yì义
，
zhuān专
mén门
jiù救
zhù助
pín贫
kǔ苦
bǎi百
xìng姓
。
This chivalrous warrior was generous with his wealth and righteous, specifically dedicated to helping the poor and common people.
Show 2 more examplesShow fewer examples
Gǔ古
yǔ语
yún云
：
'
Shū疏
cái财
zhàng仗
yì义
zhēn真
jūn君
zi子
，
ài爱
cái财
rú如
mìng命
shì是
xiǎo小
rén人
。
'
As the ancient saying goes: 'One who distributes wealth and upholds righteousness is a true gentleman; one who loves money as life itself is a petty person.'
Zài在
nà那
ge个
dòng动
luàn乱
de的
nián年
dài代
，
tā他
néng能
shū疏
cái财
zhàng仗
yì义
，
shí实
zài在
nán难
néng能
kě可
guì贵
。
In those turbulent times, his ability to be generous with money and righteous was truly rare and valuable.