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公义 — meaning in English

gōng yì

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English meaning

  • equity noun Fairness and impartiality, especially in the way people are treated.
  • righteousness noun The quality of being morally right or virtuous.

Senses

公义 is used for these senses in English:

  • equity Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right".
  • righteousness (uncountable) The quality or state of being righteous.

equity — full definition

  1. noun Fairness and impartiality, especially in the way people are treated.
  2. noun Finance: the value of an owned property or business after debts are subtracted; ownership stakes in a company (shares).

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