Definition
端正 (duānzhèng) as an adjective means proper, upright, and neat — broader than 正直 (zhèngzhí 'honest'), which focuses on moral integrity, and about form rather than factual accuracy (正确). As a verb, it means to correct one's own attitude or posture, unlike 纠正 (correct errors) or 矫正 (correct physical defects).
adjective
uprightregularproper (of character, handwriting, attitude, etc.)
verb
to correctto rectifyto straighten
Examples
- 端正，。Tā bànshì duān zhèng, lǐngdǎo hěn fàngxīn.He handles matters properly, so the leadership trusts him.
- 端正。Nǐ bìxū duān zhèng xuéxí tàidù.You must correct your attitude toward studying.
- 端正。Tā de zì xiě de hěn duān zhèng.Her handwriting is very neat and regular.
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