zhí​gōng

conduct oneself with integrity

  • created sense approved 直躬 · zhí​gōng · conduct oneself with integrity — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    直躬

    zhí​gōng

    conduct oneself with integrity

    to behave in an upright manner; to maintain one's integrity

    直 (literal) → 直 · zhí · honest 躬 (literal) → 躬 · gōng · body

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  • created sense approved 直躬 · zhí​gōng · upright person — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    直躬

    zhí​gōng

    upright person

    a person considered upright in their conduct, specifically referring to the figure mentioned in the Analects (Zilu)

    直 (literal) → 直 · zhí · honest 躬 (literal) → 躬 · gōng · body

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