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Character · Noun · AdjectiveTraditional義

justice; meaning; adopted

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Meanings

5 senses · 11 examples
1.

Definition

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2.

noun

justice; righteousness; moral integrity

neutral

Refers to moral correctness, fairness, and ethical behavior. Often used in philosophical or legal contexts.

Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
shēn伸
zhāng张
zhèng正
yì义
 。

We should uphold justice.

Tā他
shì是
yī一
gè个
zhòng重
qíng情
zhòng重
yì义
de的
rén人
 。

He is a person who values loyalty and righteousness.

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Zhèng正
yì义
zhōng终
jiāng将
zhàn战
shèng胜
xié邪
è恶
 。

Justice will eventually triumph over evil.

3.

noun

meaning; significance; sense

neutral

Refers to the definition, connotation, or interpretation of words, symbols, or gestures.

Zhè这
gè个
cí词
shì是
shén什
me么
yì意
si思
 ?

What is the meaning of this word?

Zhè这
jù句
huà话
yǒu有
hěn很
shēn深
de的
hán含
yì义
 。

This sentence has very deep meaning.

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Gù顾
míng名
sī思
yì义
 ,
zhè这
gè个
shāng商
diàn店
mài卖
de的
shì是
jiù旧
shū书
 。

As the name implies, this store sells used books.

4.

adjective

adopted; foster; related by adoption rather than blood

neutral

Used to describe family relationships formed through adoption or ritual recognition rather than biological ties.

Tā他
shì是
wǒ我
de的
yì义
fù父
 。

He is my adoptive father.

Tā他
men们
jié结
bài拜
wéi为
yì义
xiōng兄
dì弟
 。

They became sworn brothers.

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Zhè这
gè个
cí慈
shàn善
jī机
gōu构
shōu收
yǎng养
le了
hěn很
duō多
yì义
zǐ子
 。

This charity organization has adopted many foster sons.

5.

noun

nominal; in name only; formal

formal

Describes something that exists in name or title only, without real substance or authority.

Tā他
zhǐ只
shì是
yī一
gè个
míng名
yì义
shàng上
de的
lǐng领
dǎo导
 。

He is only a nominal leader.

Zhè这
gè个
zǔ组
zhī织
shì是
hé合
fǎ法
zhù注
cè册
de的
fēi非
yíng营
lì利
jī机
gòu构
 。

This organization is a legally registered non-profit institution.