义
English meaning: Yi (Righteousness / Justice)
Chinese (Simpl.) Definition
(中文)义是儒家五常之一，指按照道德原则行事的正当性和责任感，强调以公正之心处理人际关系。
English Definition
One of the cardinal Confucian virtues, meaning righteousness, moral rightness, and duty. Yi requires acting according to what is morally right regardless of personal gain. Mencius developed Yi as the natural expression of moral conscience. Along with Ren (benevolence), Yi forms the moral backbone of Confucian ethics and is central to Chinese notions of justice and social obligation.
Example
“见义勇为是中华民族的传统美德。”
In English: “Acting bravely for righteousness is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.”
Synonyms
- 正义
- 道义
Antonyms / Opposites
- 不义
Literary Heritage
“知人者智，自知者明。胜人者有力，自胜者强。”
/Zhī rén zhě zhì, zì zhī zhě míng. Shèng rén zhě yǒu lì, zì shèng zhě qiáng./
“Knowing others is wisdom; knowing oneself is enlightenment. Overcoming others requires force; overcoming oneself requires strength.”
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Language information
- Language
- 中文
- Chinese (Simpl.)
- Script
- Han
- Family
- Sino-Tibetan
- Speakers
- 1.1B