Chinese
zhèngyì
Meaning: justice
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

正義
正
義
正义
正
义

Example sentences

We must uphold social justice.
他們為正義而戰。
他们为正义而战。
They fought for justice.
法律的本質是公平與正義。
法律的本质是公平与正义。
The essence of law is fairness and justice.
我非常欽佩她為正義挺身而出的勇氣。
我非常钦佩她为正义挺身而出的勇气。
I greatly admire her courage to stand up for justice.
人們相信正義的力量終究會戰勝邪惡。
人们相信正义的力量终究会战胜邪恶。
People believe that the power of justice will eventually triumph over evil.
我深信正義終究戰勝邪惡。
我深信正义终究战胜邪恶。
I firmly believe that justice will eventually triumph over evil.
這位英雄是正義的化身。
这位英雄是正义的化身。
This hero is the embodiment of justice.
身為法律從業者,他的職責是伸張正義。
身为法律从业者,他的职责是伸张正义。
As a legal professional, his duty is to uphold justice.

Usage Notes

Refers to the quality of being fair and reasonable; the maintenance of what is right.

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