Definition
义不容辞 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'one's moral duty does not allow one to decline'. It expresses a strong sense of obligation to act, often in contexts of voluntary service, responsibility, or helping others. The literal reading is 'duty does not tolerate refusal'. It is used as a fixed expression and cannot be broken apart.
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to be duty-boundto have a moral obligation that one cannot refuse
Examples
- 义不容辞。Bāngzhù biérén shì yì bú de shì.Helping others is a duty that cannot be refused.
- ，义不容辞。Zuòwéi yīshēng, jiùsǐfúshāng yì bú.As a doctor, saving lives and healing the wounded is a duty that cannot be declined.
- ，义不容辞。Guójiā yǒu nàn, wǒmen yì bú.When the country is in trouble, we are duty-bound.
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