Definition
大义凛然 is a four-character idiom describing a person who acts with unwavering righteousness and moral dignity, inspiring awe and respect in others. It is often used to portray heroes, martyrs, or principled individuals who remain unyielding in the face of threats or temptation. The phrase literally means 'with a stern sense of justice' and carries a tone of solemn admiration.
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righteous and awe-inspiringdignified in upholding justice
Examples
- 大义凛然，。Tā zài fǎtíng shàng dà yì lǐn rán, háo bù wèijù.He stood in court with righteous dignity, showing no fear.
- ，大义凛然。Miàn duì dírén de wēixié, tā dà yì lǐn rán de jùjué le tóuxiáng.Facing the enemy's threats, she refused to surrender with awe-inspiring righteousness.
- 大义凛然。Yīngxióngmen dà yì lǐn rán de xíngxiàng yǒngyuǎn liú zài rénmín xīn zhōng.The awe-inspiring righteous image of the heroes will forever remain in the people's hearts.
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