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大義凜然

简 大义凛然 · 繁 大義凜然
Mandarin · pinyin dà yì lǐn rán

Meanings

  1. devotion to righteousness that inspires reverence (idiom)
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Characters in this entry

大
dà · big, great, vast, large, high
義
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凜
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然
rán · yes, certainly; pledge, promise
义
yì · right conduct, righteousness
凛
lǐn · to shiver with cold or fear
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4–4–3–2 · da4 yi4 lin3 ran2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

daai6 ji6 lam5 jin4

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daai6 ji6 lam5 jin4

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phrase

  1. (idiomatic) inspiring awe by upholding justice

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