Su Tseng-chang (1947-), Taiwanese politician and former Premier of the Republic of China

pure and chaste; virtuous; having high moral integrity

loyal, dependable, and unwavering, especially toward one's country, cause, or partner

Firm and unwavering moral principle; loyalty to one's beliefs.

Joan of Arc (1412–1431), the French heroine who led the army during the Hundred Years' War and was later canonized as a saint; also known as [[圣女贞德|聖女貞德|sheng4 nu:3 zhen1 de2]]

An evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Ligustrum, with oval leaves and white summer flowers; used for medicine and for raising insects that produce white wax.

virginity or chastity; a person who has never had sexual intercourse (often specifically referring to a woman)

Protagonist of the legend [[白蛇传|白蛇傳|bai2 she2 zhuan4]], a white snake spirit who takes human form and marries a mortal man.

faithful and unyielding; loyal and firm in one's principles or integrity; unswerving to the end

firm and unwavering moral character or loyalty; also written as [[贞操|貞操|zhen1 cao1]]

unswerving in one's loyalty; faithful and constant; describes someone whose devotion and integrity never change

virtuous and resolute; (of a woman) traditionally describing one who would rather die than lose her chastity

faithful and unchanging; to remain steadfast and refuse to yield or surrender

chaste and kindhearted; having the qualities of a virtuous woman

Antei (Japanese era name, 1227-1229)

Zhenfeng County in Qianxinan Buyei and Miao autonomous prefecture [[黔西南州|黔西南州|qian2 xi1 nan2 zhou1]], Guizhou Province

The prosperous period and governance of the Tang Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Taizong (627–649), characterized by stable social order and political integrity.

Zhenfeng county in Qianxinan Buyei and Miao autonomous prefecture [[黔西南州|黔西南州|qian2 xi1 nan2 zhou1]], Guizhou

Famous scholar-official, historian, and literary figure of the Ming Dynasty (1526–1590); a leader of the Latter Seven Masters movement who advocated for a return to classical styles in poetry and prose.

(literary) a chaste woman who has never married

A stone memorial arch erected by the government in imperial China to honor a woman who remained unmarried after her husband died or who died to protect her chastity.

unchaste or unfaithful, especially in a marital or sexual context

to remain chaste; specifically for a woman to stay unmarried or remain a widow to preserve her virtue

to be loyal through thick and thin; unyielding integrity

be ready to die to preserve chastity or honor; describes a woman (especially a widow) who is extremely steadfast in her loyalty to her husband and refuses to remarry

pure and faithful, specifically regarding love or devotion

Tang dynasty official, known as a friend and correspondent of the poet Bai Juyi

a traditional praise for a woman's unwavering loyalty and virtue, referring to those who refuse to remarry or who choose to die to preserve their chastity

Joan of Arc (1412-1431), French national heroine and Catholic saint who led the French army against the English during the Hundred Years' War

to lose one's virginity; to lose one's chastity

a type of rice wine historically buried by parents when a daughter is born and unearthed for her wedding banquet

Loyal and faithful, without a change of heart or divided allegiance.

The Yongzhen abdication of 805, where Emperor Shunzong of Tang was forced to abdicate in favor of his son.

A short-lived reform movement in 805 during the Tang dynasty led by [[王叔文|王叔文|wang2 shu1 wen2]]

to remain firm and keep one's integrity despite difficult circumstances

a person of high moral standing and integrity who does not waver in their principles

The ancient system of Chinese writing used for divination during the Shang dynasty, typically carved into turtle shells or animal bones.

to be firm in one's integrity; to remain steadfast and loyal to what is right

a man of integrity or firm virtue; a person who is faithful to their principles

(literary) a woman who remains faithful to her deceased husband and does not remarry; a chaste woman.

(variant form) pillars of a building; used figuratively for a core member of a group or a person who serves as a mainstay

broad-leaved wood or timber of a high density

fairness and moral integrity; pure and honest (often literary when read as zhēn bó)

Hard rock; a stone tablet or tombstone.

A faithful and upright official with high moral principles.

An influential Tang Dynasty historical work written by Wu Jing, consisting of ten volumes that record the political discussions and administrative principles of Emperor Taizong and his advisors.

chaste, quiet, and virtuous (traditionally describing women)