亷 (lián) - Honest, upright, incorruptible & frugal, thrifty

亷Tone 2

lián ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

亷 · lián

Honest, upright, incorruptible;

frugal, thrifty;

a variant form of the character 廉.

Honest, upright, incorruptiblefrugal, thriftya variant form of the character 廉.

Usage highlights

Honest and cleanUpright and honestFrugal and simpleIncorruptible governmentHonest officialSense of honesty

Synonyms

  • 廉— honest, incorruptible (standard form)
  • 清— pure, clean
  • 正— upright, correct

Antonyms

  • 贪— greedy, corrupt
  • 腐— corrupt, rotten
  • 奢— extravagant, wasteful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his integrity (亷洁).
  • The official was praised for his incorruptibility (亷正).
  • She lives a frugal lifestyle (亷朴的生活).
  • This is a variant form of the character for honesty (亷 is a variant of 廉).

Collocations

  • Honest and clean(亷洁)
  • Upright and honest(亷正)
  • Frugal and simple(亷朴)
  • Incorruptible government(亷政)
  • Honest official(亷吏)
  • Sense of honesty(亷耻)

Idioms

  • Incorruptible and upright(亷洁奉公)
  • Clear as ice and pure as jade(冰亷玉洁)
  • Know honor and shame(知亷识耻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 亷 is a variant form of 廉, sharing the same meaning of honesty and integrity.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, 'lian' (廉) was a core virtue expected of officials and gentlemen.
  • The concept is deeply rooted in Confucian values emphasizing moral character in governance.

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