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大義凜然

简大义凛然 · 繁大義凜然

Mandarin · pinyin dà yì lǐn rán

devotion to righteousness that inspires reverence (idiom)

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大: dà · big, great, vast, large, high
義: Look up this written character
凜: Look up this written character
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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daai6 ji6 lam5 jin4

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(idiomatic) inspiring awe by upholding justice

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