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dà 大 yì 义 lǐn 凛 rán 然

大义凛然 dà yì lǐn rán

inspiring awe by standing firmly for justice; fearless in a righteous cause

Literally: great righteousness awe-inspiring

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Origin

Descriptive; no single source story. Used in Qing historical writing for martyrs facing death.

How to use it

Predicate or adverbial; positive, solemn. Often 大义凛然地说.

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  1. 面对敌人的威胁，他大义凛然，宁死也不肯出卖同伴。
    Miànduì dírén de wēixié, tā dà yì lǐn rán, nìng sǐ yě bù kěn chūmài tóngbàn.
    Facing the enemy's threats he stood fearless for justice, preferring death to betraying his comrades.
    face enemy (particle) threat, he great righteousness awe-inspiring, rather die also not willing betray companions
  2. 电影里那位律师大义凛然的发言让观众深受感动。
    Diànyǐng lǐ nà wèi lǜshī dà yì lǐn rán de fāyán ràng guānzhòng shēn shòu gǎndòng.
    The lawyer's fearless, righteous speech in the film deeply moved the audience.
    film inside that (measure) lawyer great righteousness awe-inspiring (particle) speech make audience deeply receive moved

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