原则性 (yuán zé xìng) — principledness; the quality of acting according to principles
Definition
A noun-noun compound: the quality or degree of being principled — how strongly someone or something sticks to its 原则 (principles). Often modified by 强 or 有.
noun
principlednessthe quality of acting according to principles
Examples
- 原则性。Tā zuò shì hěn yǒu yuán zé xìng.He is very principled in doing things.
- 原则性，。Zhè shì yí gè yuán zé xìng wèn tí, bù néng tuǒ xié.This is a matter of principle and cannot be compromised.
- 原则性，。Tā de yuán zé xìng hěn qiáng, cóng bù qīng yì gǎi biàn lì chǎng.His principledness is very strong; he never easily changes his stance.
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