How to write 義
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Meaning of 義
Pinyin
yì
Radical
八
Strokes
13
Definition
justice / righteousness / meaning
Usage
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义
1. 合宜的事情。
A. An appropriate matter.
2. 正道、正理。
B. The right way, correct principle.
3. 死节、殉难。
C. Loyalty in death, martyrdom.
4. 法则。
D. Law or rule.
5. 意思。
E. Meaning, as in "significance" or "character."
6. 功用。
F. Function or utility.
7. 姓。如汉代有义纵。
G. A surname; for example, Yi Zong from the Han dynasty.
8. 合于正义的。
H. In accordance with justice; e.g., "righteous citizen," "righteous woman," "righteous act."
9. 用来周济公众的。
I. Intended for public benefit; e.g., "charitable institution," "public school," "community house."
10. 假的，有其名而非真，非亲的。
J. False; having a name but not genuinely related, such as "foster father," "foster son," "prosthetic limb," "false teeth."
名词 合宜的事情。《论语．为政》：「见义不为，无勇也。」
Noun: An appropriate matter. "If one sees what is right and does not act, he lacks courage." (The Analects, Book of Governance)
名词 正道、正理。《孟子．公孙丑上》：「其为气也，配义与道，无是馁也。」
Noun: The right way, correct principle. "In matters of spirit, align with righteousness and the Way; there is no lack of this." (Mencius, Book of Gong Sun Chou I)
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Input Method for 義
Pinyin
yi4
Wubi
yqi|yri
Cangjie
ik
Zhengma
sos
Four Corner
40003
Unicode
U+7fa9
Stroke Number Category
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