道义

道義

dàoyì

noun #17,252

Meanings

1 morality
2 righteousness and justice
3 moral principles

Characters

the Way; moral principle

righteousness; justice

Examples

我们有道义上的责任去帮助他们。

Wǒmen yǒu dàoyì shàng de zérèn qù bāngzhù tāmen.

We have a moral obligation to help them.

他是一个讲道义的人。

Tā shì yī gè jiǎng dàoyì de rén.

He is a man of moral principles.

Tips

usage

Common collocations: 道义上 (morally), 讲道义 (to uphold moral principles), 道义责任 (moral responsibility). More literary/formal than 道德.

Stroke Order

道 dào

义 yì