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Expressing 'justice' with 正义 (zhèngyì)
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正义
Explanation
正义 (zhèngyì) means "justice" or "righteousness" and is used to describe fairness, moral correctness, or the pursuit of what is right. It often appears in formal or written contexts, such as news reports and speeches, when people demand accountability or ethical behavior. You can use 正义 as a noun meaning "justice" or as an adjective meaning "just" or "righteous."
Examples
人们走上街头，呼吁社会正义。
Rénmen zǒu shàng jiētóu, hūyù shèhuì zhèngyì.
People took to the streets to call for social justice.
他是一个正义的人，从不欺负弱小。
Tā shì yí gè zhèngyì de rén, cóng bù qīfu ruòxiǎo.
He is a righteous person who never bullies the weak.
法律的目的是维护正义和公平。
Fǎlǜ de mùdì shì wéihù zhèngyì hé gōngpíng.
The purpose of law is to uphold justice and fairness.