lián​chǐ

sense of honor and shame

  • created sense approved 廉耻/廉恥 · lián​chǐ · sense of honor and shame — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    廉耻 / 廉恥

    lián​chǐ

    sense of honor and shame

    A sense of integrity and the capacity to feel shame; personal honor and dignity

    廉 (literal) → 廉 · lián · incorruptible 耻 (literal) → 耻/恥 · chǐ · shame

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  • created sense approved 廉耻/廉恥 · lián​chǐ · Lianchi — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    廉耻 / 廉恥

    lián​chǐ

    Lianchi

    Title of a famous essay by the Qing dynasty scholar Gu Yanwu, emphasizing that a lack of shame among officials is a national disgrace

    廉 (literal) → 廉 · lián · incorruptible 耻 (literal) → 耻/恥 · chǐ · shame

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