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How do you say "justice" in Chinese?
正义
zhèng yì
In Chinese, "justice" is 正义 (zhèng yì).
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Pronunciation
The pinyin "zhèng yì" takes fourth tone, then fourth tone, meaning snapping downward fast, like giving a short order. Most learners round off the tone too soon, so exaggerate it while practicing zhèng yì.
Writing and usage
正义 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
法官努力为案件伸张正义。
fǎ guān nǔ lì wèi àn jiàn shēn zhāng zhèng yì 。
The judge worked hard to bring justice to the case.
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How to remember 正义
Picture the scene from "The judge worked hard to bring justice to the case" — that image locks onto "zhèng yì" for justice.
Related words
- freedom 自由
- peace 和平
- equality 平等
- opportunity 机遇
- responsibility 责任
- challenge 挑战
- tradition 传统
- culture 文化
- custom 习俗
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Questions about 正义
How do you pronounce 正义?
The pinyin "zhèng yì" takes fourth tone, then fourth tone, meaning snapping downward fast, like giving a short order. Most learners round off the tone too soon, so exaggerate it while practicing zhèng yì.
Is 正义 formal or casual?
正义 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 正义 used in Chinese?
正义 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 法官努力为案件伸张正义。 (The judge worked hard to bring justice to the case.).
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"Justice" in other languages
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