靕 (zhēn) - Upright, correct, proper — describes moral integrity and & an archaic character meaning proper and upright.

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丈志

靕 · zhēn

Upright, correct, proper — describes moral integrity and correctness;

an archaic character meaning proper and upright.

Upright, correct, proper — describes moral integrity andan archaic character meaning proper and upright.

Usage highlights

Upright and honestProper conductCorrect rulesRighteous characterProper governanceMoral integrity

Synonyms

  • 正— correct, proper
  • 直— straight, upright
  • 端— proper, upright

Antonyms

  • 邪— evil, wicked
  • 歪— crooked, improper

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his upright character (靕直).
  • The official maintained proper conduct (靕行).
  • This is the correct procedure (靕规).

Collocations

  • Upright and honest(靕直)
  • Proper conduct(靕行)
  • Correct rules(靕规)
  • Righteous character(靕品)
  • Proper governance(靕政)
  • Moral integrity(靕德)

Idioms

  • Upright and incorruptible(靕直不阿)
  • Proper in conduct and strict in self-discipline(靕行严己)
  • Following the correct path(循靕守正)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character emphasizing Confucian values of moral uprightness and proper conduct.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese but appears in classical texts discussing virtue and governance.
  • The character structure combines 正 (correct) with 青 (blue/green), suggesting purity and correctness.

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