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    Expressing 'equal' or 'equality' with 平等 (píngděng)

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    平等

    Explanation

    The adjective 平等 (píngděng) means "equal" or "fair," and is used to describe a state of equality between people, groups, or conditions. It frequently appears in discussions of social justice, rights, and fairness. For instance, 推动平等 means "to promote equality."

    Examples

    • 每个人都应该享有平等的教育机会。

      Měi gè rén dōu yīnggāi xiǎngyǒu píngděng de jiàoyù jīhuì.

      Everyone should have equal access to education.

    • 我们公司一直在努力营造平等的工作环境。

      Wǒmen gōngsī yìzhí zài nǔlì yíngzào píngděng de gōngzuò huánjìng.

      Our company has been working hard to create an equal work environment.

    • 男女平等是现代社会的基本原则。

      Nánnǚ píngděng shì xiàndài shèhuì de jīběn yuánzé.

      Gender equality is a fundamental principle of modern society.

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