右 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- authentic adj Genuine and exactly what it claims to be, not fake or copied.
- bona fide adjective Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
- dexter adj On the right-hand side; in heraldry, the side of a shield as seen from the bearer's (not the viewer's) perspective.
- genuine adj Real and authentic, not fake or imitation.
- proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
- right adj Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.
- right wing noun The conservative side of politics, generally favouring free markets, traditional social values, strong national identity and limited state intervention in the economy.
- upright adj Standing straight up, vertical.
Senses
右 is used for these senses in English:
- authentic Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
- dexter (archaic, outside, heraldry) Right; on the right-hand side. (In heraldry, specifically the bearer's right, which is the viewer's left.)
- genuine Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native
- proper Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
- right (geography) Designating the bank of a river (etc.) on one's right when facing downstream (i.e. facing forward while floating with the current); that is, the south bank of a river that flows eastward. If this arrow: ⥴ shows the direction of the current, the tilde is on the right side of the river.
- right The right side or direction.
- right-wing (politics) Of political ideologies: typically supporting tradition, social order and property rights, especially conservative, traditionalist, and/or reactionary politics.
- upright Vertical; erect.
authentic — full definition
- adj Genuine and exactly what it claims to be, not fake or copied.
- adj True to one's own character; sincere and honest rather than put-on.
bona fide — full definition
- adjective Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
- adjective In law, made or held in good faith, without fraud or knowledge of a defect.
- adverb In good faith; sincerely and without deception.