Chinese word

正义

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhèng yì

Meaning

  • nounjustice

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 为正义发声wèi zhèng yì fā shēng

    speak up for justice

  • 捍卫正义hàn wèi zhèng yì

    defend justice

  • 伸张正义shēn zhāng zhèng yì

    uphold justice

Similar words

公正gōng zhèng: Unbiased judgment or treatment guided by a sound and proper standard.
公平gōng píng: Equal chances and treatment, without giving anyone an unfair disadvantage.
道德dào dé: Rules and values about whether actions are right or wrong.
正义感zhèng yì gǎn: An inner commitment to oppose unfairness and stand up for what is right.

Definition in Chinese

指符合道德与法律规范的公正和正当性，表示某种行为、原则或裁决在价值上应被支持或维护。zhǐ fú hé dào dé yǔ fǎ lǜ guī fàn de gōng zhèng hé zhèng dāng xìng biǎo shì móu zhǒng xíng wéi yuán zé huò cái jué zài jià zhí shàng yīng bèi zhī chí huò wéi hù

Word origin

正 (zhèng, "straight and right") joins 义 (yì, "morally right conduct") to name a standard of right action.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

  • 不公bù gōnginjusticenoun

Related words

  • 正义感zhèng yì gǎnsense of justicenoun

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