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    Expressing 'fairness' with 公平 (gōngpíng)

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    Structure

    公平 + 的 + Noun / Subject + 公平

    Explanation

    公平 (gōngpíng) means "fair" or "fairness." It describes a state of justice and equal treatment, free from bias or favoritism. It can function as both an adjective and a noun.

    Examples

    • 老师对每个学生都应该公平对待。

      lǎoshī duì měi gè xuéshēng dōu yīnggāi gōngpíng duìdài.

      Teachers should treat every student fairly.

    • 大家觉得这个比赛的规则不太公平。

      dàjiā juéde zhège bǐsài de guīzé bù tài gōngpíng.

      Everyone feels the rules of this competition are not very fair.

    • 他一直在争取更公平的工作环境。

      tā yìzhí zài zhēngqǔ gèng gōngpíng de gōngzuò huánjìng.

      He has been fighting for a fairer work environment.

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