defend orthodoxy; uphold traditional values
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to defend an orthodox ideological system; to champion traditional moral values against heterodoxy
formalTypically refers to defending established Confucian, moral, or political orthodoxy against perceived corruption, modernism, or heresy. Often carries a formal or slightly archaic tone.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
wèi卫
dào道
shì士
。
He is a defender of orthodoxy.
Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
wèi卫
dào道
de的
yì意
tú图
hěn很
míng明
xiǎn显
。
This article's intention to defend traditional values is very obvious.
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Wèi卫
dào道
zhě者
cháng常
cháng常
fǎn反
duì对
xīn新
de的
shè社
huì会
biàn变
gé革
。
Defenders of orthodoxy often oppose new social changes.
Tā他
jié竭
lì力
wèi卫
dào道
，
wéi维
hù护
chuán传
tǒng统
lǐ礼
jiào教
。
He does his utmost to defend orthodoxy and maintain traditional ethical codes.