Definition
忠义 is a Confucian virtue combining 忠 (loyalty) and 义 (righteousness), describing unwavering moral integrity and devotion to a cause, leader, or principle. It can be used as an attributive adjective (e.g., 忠义之人) or as a noun referring to the concept itself.
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loyal and righteous (a Confucian virtue of unwavering loyalty and moral integrity)
Examples
- 忠义。Tā shì yí gè zhōng yì zhī rén.He is a loyal and righteous person.
- 忠义。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō gēsòng le zhōng yì jīngshén.This novel praises the spirit of loyalty and righteousness.
- ,忠义。Zài gǔdài, zhōng yì bèi shì wéi zuì zhòngyào de pǐndé.In ancient times, loyalty and righteousness were regarded as the most important virtues.
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