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    Expressing 'fair' or 'just' with 公正 (gōngzhèng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    公正 + 的 + Noun / Verb + 得 + 公正

    Explanation

    公正 (gōngzhèng) means "fair," "just," or "impartial," describing actions or decisions that are carried out without bias. It is commonly used in legal, social, and institutional contexts.

    Examples

    • 我们需要一个公正的裁判来做出判决。

      wǒ men xū yào yī gè gōng zhèng de cái pàn lái zuò chū pàn jué.

      We need a fair judge to make the ruling.

    • 法律面前人人平等,审判必须公正。

      fǎ lǜ miàn qián rén rén píng děng, shěn pàn bì xū gōng zhèng.

      Everyone is equal before the law, and trials must be fair.

    • 她是一个公正的领导,从不偏袒任何人。

      tā shì yī gè gōng zhèng de lǐng dǎo, cóng bù piān tǎn rèn hé rén.

      She is a fair leader who never favors anyone.

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