贞操 (zhēn cāo) — chastity, virginity (of women); moral integrity, loyalty

Definition

Examples

• 在古代，女性的贞操被视为最重要的品德之一。
  Zài gǔ dài, nǚ xìng de zhēn cāo bèi shì wéi zuì zhòng yào de pǐn dé zhī yī.
  In ancient times, a woman's chastity was considered one of the most important virtues.
• 政治人物的贞操受到了公众的关注。
  Zhèng zhì rén wù de zhēn cāo shòu dào le gōng zhòng de guān zhù.
  The moral integrity of politicians has drawn public attention.
• 她为了维护自己的贞操，不肯做出任何妥协。
  Tā wèi le wéi hù zì jǐ de zhēn cāo, bù kěn zuò chū rèn hé tuǒ xié.
  To preserve her chastity, she refused to make any compromises.