jié​liè

chaste and indomitable

  • created sense approved 节烈/節烈 · jié​liè · chaste and indomitable — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    节烈 / 節烈

    jié​liè

    chaste and indomitable

    (of a woman) fiercely loyal and unyielding in her chastity, often to the point of martyrdom

    节 (literal) → 节/節 · jié · integrity 烈 (literal) → 烈 · liè · strong-willed

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  • created sense approved 节烈/節烈 · jié​liè · woman of virtue — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    节烈 / 節烈

    jié​liè

    woman of virtue

    woman who remains faithful to her deceased husband or dies to preserve her honor

    节 (literal) → 节/節 · jié · integrity 烈 (literal) → 烈 · liè · strong-willed

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  • created sense approved 节烈/節烈 · jié​liè · integrity and courage — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    节烈 / 節烈

    jié​liè

    integrity and courage

    upright, unyielding, and morally courageous character or integrity; high-minded and principled

    节 (literal) → 节/節 · jié · integrity 烈 (literal) → 烈 · liè · strong-willed

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