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大义凛然 (dà yì lǐn rán) — righteous and awe-inspiring; dignified in upholding justice

Definition

A four-character idiom describing someone who upholds justice with a fearless, dignified air — often used for heroes or martyrs facing threats. The tone is solemn and admiring, more lofty than everyday words like 勇敢.

idiom
righteous and awe-inspiringdignified in upholding justice

Examples

  • 大义凛然，。
    Tā zài fǎ tíng shàng dà yì lǐn rán, háo bú wèi jù.
    He stood in court with righteous dignity, showing no fear.
  • ，大义凛然。
    Miàn duì dí rén de wēi xié, tā dà yì lǐn rán dì jù jué le tóu xiáng.
    Facing the enemy's threats, she refused to surrender with awe-inspiring righteousness.
  • 大义凛然。
    Yīng xióng men dà yì lǐn rán de xíng xiàng yǒng yuǎn liú zài rén mín xīn zhōng.
    The awe-inspiring righteous image of the heroes will forever remain in the people's hearts.

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