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The word "正经" is formed by combining the character "正", which means correct or proper, with the character "经", which refers to classics or canonical scriptures, thus creating a literal meaning of "correct classics" that conveys the concept of adhering to orthodox standards and, by extension, seriousness or decency.

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他是个正经人。

Tā shì gè zhèngjīng rén.

He is a decent person.

我们要谈正经事。

Wǒmen yào tán zhèngjīng shì.

We need to talk about serious matters.

她总是很正经地回答问题。

Tā zǒngshì hěn zhèngjīng de huídá wèntí.

She always answers questions very seriously.

别开玩笑，说点正经的。

Bié kāi wánxiào, shuō diǎn zhèngjīng de.

Don't joke around; say something serious.

在正式场合，他表现得非常正经。

Zài zhèngshì chǎnghé, tā biǎoxiàn de fēicháng zhèngjīng.

In formal occasions, he behaves very properly.

Word Definition - 正经

zhèng jīng decent; honorable; proper; serious; according to standards

Individual Character Details

正 zhēng, zhèng
经 jīng, jīng