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公平 — meaning in English

gōng píng

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English meaning

  • evenhanded adj Fair and impartial; unbiased; just.
  • fair adj Treating people equally and reasonably; just.
  • justice noun Fair treatment and the quality of being morally right, especially in how people are punished or rewarded.
  • proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
  • reasonable adj Fair and sensible; based on good judgment.
  • righteous adj Morally right or virtuous; acting justly.
  • squarely adv Directly and firmly, without ambiguity.

Senses

公平 is used for these senses in English:

  • evenhanded Fair and having no partiality; unbiased; just.
  • fair Just, equitable.
  • in tune (music) Having the correct musical pitch.
  • justice The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
  • proper Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
  • reasonable Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
  • righteous Free from sin or guilt.
  • squarely (figurative) In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.

fair — full definition

  1. adj Treating people equally and reasonably; just.
  2. adj Pale in skin or hair colour.
  3. adj Reasonably good, but not excellent.
  4. noun An outdoor event with entertainment, games, and stalls.
  5. noun An event where businesses display and sell products.

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