Chinese word

廉正

Pronunciation

Pinyinlián zhèng

Meaning

  • adjectivehonest

Example

她以廉正著称。tā yǐ lián zhèng zhù chēng

She is known for being honest.

Illustration for 廉正 (honest)

More examples

他在处理公务时始终保持廉正。tā zài chú lǐ gōng wù shí shǐ zhōng bǎo chí lián zhèng

He always maintains his integrity when handling official business.

Core concept

An upright moral standard that neither bribery nor self-interest can bend.

Common phrases

  • 保持廉正bǎo chí lián zhèng

    maintain integrity

  • 为人廉正wéi rén lián zhèng

    be honest

Similar words

廉洁lián jié: Free from bribery and corruption, especially in official conduct.
清廉qīng lián: Morally pure and unselfish, with a clean character and way of life.
公正gōng zhèng: Impartial and fair when judging or handling matters.
正直zhèng zhí: Truthful and sincere, without lies or deceit.

Definition in Chinese

品行廉洁、公正无私、不为贿赂或私利所动的品质或状态。pǐn xíng lián jié gōng zhèng wú sī bú wèi huì lù huò sī lì suǒ dòng de pǐn zhì huò zhuàng tài

Word origin

廉 (lián, "free from greed") + 正 (zhèng, "upright and fair") combines moral purity with fairness, giving the word its sense of conduct that does not bend for private gain.

Usage tips

  • This adjective is useful in formal reports, news, and public discussions, but it can sound weighty when used for an ordinary personal compliment.

Other meanings

  • incorruptibleadjective

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