清正 (qīng zhèng) — upright and just; incorruptible (especially of officials)

Definition

Examples

• 这位官员一向清正廉洁，受到人民的尊敬。
  Zhè wèi guān yuán yí xiàng qīng zhèng lián jié, shòu dào rén mín de zūn jìng.
  This official has always been upright and incorruptible, respected by the people.
• 他在职期间以清正著称，从不受贿。
  Tā zài zhí qī jiān yǐ qīng zhèng zhù chēng, cóng bú shòu huì.
  During his tenure, he was known for his integrity and never accepted bribes.
• 一个清正的领导者对国家发展至关重要。
  Yí gè qīng zhèng de lǐng dǎo zhě duì guó jiā fā zhǎn zhì guān zhòng yào.
  An upright and just leader is crucial to national development.

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