yǎn​yì

derivative meaning

Senses

衍义/ 衍義 yǎn​yì derivative meaning

A meaning of a word or concept that is derived or extended from its original, primary sense

衍义/ 衍義 yǎn​yì unrighteous

(literary, from 左传 zuǒ​zhuàn) to deviate from the path of benevolence and righteousness; to behave in a way that is improper or unrighteous

References

variant 衍绎/衍繹 衍义/衍義