- 大义凛然 dàyìlǐnrán awe-inspiringly righteousdevotion to righteousness that inspires reverence
- 大义灭亲 dàyìmièqīn righteousness over familyto place righteousness before family; ready to punish one's own family if justice demands it
- 深明大义 shēnmíngdàyì principledpossessing a deep understanding of one's duty and acting according to moral principles or the greater good
- 微言大义 wēiyándàyì profound brevitysubtle words with profound meaning
- 晓以大义 xiǎoyǐdàyì reason withto explain the big picture or principles of righteousness to someone to help them understand or persuade them