Chinese
yìwù
Meaning: duty; obligation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

納稅是公民應盡的義務。
纳税是公民应尽的义务。
Paying taxes is a duty that citizens should fulfill.
納稅是國民應盡的義務。
Paying taxes is a duty that citizens should fulfill.
既然簽了合同,我們就應該履行自己的義務。
Since we signed the contract, we should fulfill our obligations.
依法納稅是每個公民應盡的義務。
Paying taxes according to the law is an obligation that every citizen should fulfill.
子女對父母有贍養的義務。
Children have an obligation to support their parents.

Usage Notes

Refers to a responsibility or requirement, often legal or moral.

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