upright spirit; moral integrity; vital energy (TCM)
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
upright and honest style or atmosphere; righteousness that prevails
Often used in political or organizational contexts to describe a healthy environment where honesty prevails over corruption.
We must let righteousness rise and evil fall.
This organization has a strong atmosphere of integrity, and everyone works very actively.
noun
upright and unyielding moral integrity; noble character
Describes a person's unwavering moral backbone and principled stance. Often used with 凛然.
With awe-inspiring righteousness, he fearlessly exposed the truth.
Wen Tianxiang possessed unyielding integrity and would rather die than submit.
noun
vital energy; healthy qi (in Traditional Chinese Medicine, referring to the body's resistance to disease)
technicalIn TCM theory, 正气 refers to the body's normal physiological functions, immune capacity, and ability to resist pathogenic factors (邪气).
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that when vital energy is preserved within, pathogens cannot invade.
Strengthening the constitution can enhance vital energy and prevent disease.