Basic Meaning
n
Often forms compound words related to morality and justice, such as 正义 (zheng4 yi4) or 道义 (dao4 yi4).
Justice; righteousness; a moral principle or ethically correct behavior.
公正无私的道理或合乎道德规范的行为。
Words:
道义正义义不容辞义正辞严见义勇为
Sentences:
- 每个人都应当维护社会的正义。Everyone should uphold social justice.
- 见义勇为是值得赞扬的行为。Acting bravely for a just cause is a praiseworthy behavior.
adj
Commonly used to prefix activities like performances or sales (义演, 义卖) to indicate they are for a charitable cause.
Charitable; done for justice or public good.
合乎正义或公益的。
Words:
义举义演义卖义诊义战
Sentences:
- 他们举办了一场义演,为灾区筹集资金。They held a charity performance to raise funds for the disaster-stricken area.
- 这个周末社区有一个义卖活动。There is a charity sale event in the community this weekend.
n
Often used to describe one's moral character in relationships, such as 有情有义 (you3 qing2 you3 yi4).
Sense of duty and feeling between people; loyalty; friendship.
人与人之间应有的感情;情谊。
Words:
无情无义情义忘恩负义有情有义信义
Sentences:
- 他是一个非常讲情义的人。He is a person who highly values loyalty and friendship.
- 我们不能做无情无义的事。We cannot do things that are heartless and disloyal.
adj
Indicates a non-biological kinship, like 义父 (yi4 fu4, adoptive father) or 义兄 (yi4 xiong1, sworn brother).
Adopted; nominal (describing a familial relationship).
认作亲属的。
Words:
义父义女桃园结义义兄义子
Sentences:
- 他的义父对他非常好。His adoptive father treats him very well.
- 在古代,结为义兄弟是一种常见的仪式。In ancient times, becoming sworn brothers was a common ritual.
adj
Specifically refers to man-made body parts used as replacements, such as 义肢 (yi4 zhi1, artificial limb).
Artificial; prosthetic (for body parts).
人工制造的(人体的部分)。
Words:
义肢义齿义足
Sentences:
- 科技进步后,义肢的功能越来越强大了。With technological advancements, the functionality of prosthetic limbs has become increasingly powerful.
- 他需要安装一副义齿。He needs to get a set of dentures installed.
n
Used in words related to language and semantics, such as 定义 (ding4 yi4, definition) and 同义词 (tong2 yi4 ci2, synonym).
Meaning; sense; definition.
意义,意思。
Words:
同义词词义定义含义歧义字义
Sentences:
- 这个字有好几个不同的含义。This character has several different meanings.
- 学习新单词时,理解词义很重要。When learning new vocabulary, understanding the word meaning is very important.
Writing & Component
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Structuresingle
Stroke Count3
Strokes丶丿㇏
