清正

qīngzhèng
adjective #29,645

Meanings

  1. 1 upright and honorable
  2. 2 honest and incorruptible
  3. 3 clean and just

Examples

HSK 7-9
Zhè wèi guānyuán yǐ qīngzhèng liánjié zhùchēng.
This official is renowned for being upright and incorruptible.
HSK 7-9
Qīngzhèng de guānfēng shì jiànshè liánjié zhèngfǔ de jīchǔ.
Upright official conduct is the foundation for building a clean government.

Tips

usage
清正 is often paired with 廉明 or 廉洁 to emphasize official integrity. 清正廉明 (qīngzhèng liánmíng) is a fixed phrase praising honest governance.

Stroke Order

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