English–Chinese

“justice” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhèng yì

Example

我们应该为正义发声。wǒ men yīng gāi wèi zhèng yì fā shēng

We should speak up for justice.

Illustration for 正义 (justice)

How to say “justice” in Chinese

“Justice” in Chinese is 正义 (zhèng yì).

A shared measure that separates fair treatment and rightful decisions from mere power or personal preference.

Full entry for 正义: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 正义

法律的目标是实现正义。fǎ lǜ de mù biāo shì shí xiàn zhèng yì

The goal of the law is to achieve justice.

Tips for using 正义

  • In conversation, this word presents an issue as a broad principle, so it sounds stronger and more public than a simple statement that something is good or acceptable.

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