to receive and act upon commands, instructions, or a legacy; to carry on a tradition or heritage

To handle matters justly or fairly according to correct principles

to uphold or hold fast to something; to adhere to principles, beliefs, or standards

one's innate character or natural temperament

Dai Bingguo (1941-), a Chinese politician and professional diplomat

Shibing county in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture, Guizhou

(literary) to hold a lit candle to provide light

Shibing County in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture [[黔东南州|黔東南州|qian2 dong1 nan2 zhou1]], Guizhou

innate physical or mental disposition; gift; talent

To execute laws and regulations with fairness and without self-interest.

To hold the pen and write down the truth without concealment; to record historical facts honestly.

(literary) having an honest and upright character; possessing a straightforward nature

to hold a candle and wander at night; making the most of one's time and enjoying life while one has the chance; an idiom originating from Li Bai's [[李|李|li3]] Chunye Yan Taoliyuan Xu [[春|春|chun1]]

fair-minded and principled

Famous calligrapher and poet (1754–1815) during the Qing Dynasty, known for his unique style in clerical and regular scripts.

To grasp the main points and fundamental principles

completely impartial and acting strictly according to law or principle; most equitable and selfless

(idiom) with complete devotion; devoutly; in all sincerity

a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters

the power or authority to govern a nation

to handle a matter impartially and according to the law; to conduct business with fairness

To handle affairs based on public principles without any personal favoritism or selfishness.

(literary) to hold political power; to be in charge of state affairs

natural moral conscience or the innate sense of duty and law within a person (variant form)

(literary) the innate moral nature or constant human conscience bestowed by heaven.

(literary) to be in power; to handle government affairs or exercise political authority

to be in power or to exercise authority over an administration

(literary) to hold the pen; to do the actual writing; to write a document

to hold a position of high authority or to manage the affairs of state

(literary) to hold political power; to be in control of the government

to hold a large axe used in ancient warfare or ceremonies

(literary) to hold office as an official in charge of public education; an instructor; a teacher