chaste; virtuous; morally pure
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chaste; virtuous; morally pure (traditionally of women)
Traditionally used to describe women who maintain sexual and moral purity. Carries strong traditional cultural connotations and is often associated with historical or literary contexts, though still used in modern discussions of ethics and character.
Tā她
yī一
shēng生
zhēn贞
jié洁
,
shēn深
shòu受
zú族
rén人
jìng敬
zhòng重
。
She remained chaste all her life and was deeply respected by her clan.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
shè社
huì会
,
zhēn贞
jié洁
bèi被
shì视
wéi为
fù妇
nǚ女
zuì最
zhòng重
yào要
de的
měi美
dé德
zhī之
yī一
。
In ancient society, chastity was regarded as one of the most important virtues for women.
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Zhè这
zuò座
zhēn贞
jié洁
pái牌
fāng坊
shì是
wéi为
le了
biǎo表
zhāng彰
nà那
wèi位
guǎ寡
fu妇
ér而
jiàn建
de的
。
This chastity memorial arch was built to honor that widow.