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    The noun 义务 (yìwù) for "obligation" or "duty"

    Obligation & Necessity

    Explanation

    义务 (yìwù) is a noun meaning "obligation," "duty," or "responsibility." It refers to something one is morally or legally required to do, and is commonly used in legal, ethical, and educational contexts such as 义务教育 (compulsory education).

    Examples

    • 纳税是每个公民的法律义务。

      Nàshuì shì měi gè gōngmín de fǎlǜ yìwù.

      Paying taxes is a legal obligation of every citizen.

    • 中国实行九年义务教育制度。

      Zhōngguó shíxíng jiǔ nián yìwù jiàoyù zhìdù.

      China implements a nine-year compulsory education system.

    • 我们有义务保护好自然环境。

      Wǒmen yǒu yìwù bǎohù hǎo zìrán huánjìng.

      We have an obligation to protect the natural environment.

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