English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

義務 — meaning in English

yì wù

Chinese → English · translate English → Chinese instead

English meaning

  • bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
  • obligation noun A duty or requirement to do something, often because of a promise, law, or moral sense.

Senses

義務 is used for these senses in English:

  • bond (finance) A documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract; a debenture.
  • obligation The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

bond — full definition

  1. noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
  2. noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
  3. noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
  4. verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.

Related Chinese words