Definition
廉洁 (lián jié) refers to being incorruptible and honest, especially in public office or personal conduct. It is more specific to resisting corruption than 廉正 (lián zhèng), which emphasizes overall moral uprightness and integrity. 纯洁 (chún jié) is broader, covering both moral purity and physical cleanliness.
adjective
incorruptiblehonestclean (in government or personal ethics)
Easily confused
- 连接lián jiēsound-aliketo connect; to link; to join
- 链接liàn jiēsound-aliketo link, to connect (e.g., files, websites, data)
Examples
- 廉洁。Zhèngfǔ guānyuán bìxū bǎochí lián jié de zuòfēng.Government officials must maintain an incorruptible work style.
- 廉洁。Tā yìshēng dōu guò zhe lián jié de shēnghuó.He lived an honest and clean life all his life.
- 廉洁。lián jié shì měi gè gōngmín yīng yǒu de pǐndé.Integrity is a virtue every citizen should have.
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