- 大义凛然 dàyìlǐnrán inspiring awe through righteousnessacting with such devotion to justice and righteousness that it inspires awe and reverence; firm and unyielding in the face of injustice
- 大义灭亲 dàyìmièqīn uphold righteousness above familyTo place righteousness before family; to be ready to punish or turn in one's own family if justice demands it.
- 深明大义 shēnmíngdàyì highly principledTo deeply understand the principles of right and wrong; to possess a firm grasp of one's duty and the greater good.
- 微言大义 wēiyándàyì profound meaning in few wordssubtle or concise language that conveys a deep or profound meaning; originally used to describe the precise wording of Confucian classics
- 大仁大义 dàréndàyì noble and righteousextremely noble and righteous; showing the highest degree of kindness and justice
- 晓以大义 xiǎoyǐdàyì to reason with someoneto explain things to someone using important principles; to reason with someone based on righteousness or the big picture