义
务

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The word "义务" is formed by combining the character "义", which denotes righteousness or moral duty, with "务", which refers to a task or something that must be done, resulting in a compound meaning a task required by moral or social principles, thus conveying "duty" or "obligation".

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帮助他人是我们的义务。

Bāngzhù tārén shì wǒmen de yìwù.

Helping others is our duty.

作为公民，我们有纳税的义务。

Zuòwéi gōngmín, wǒmen yǒu nàshuì de yìwù.

As citizens, we have the duty to pay taxes.

父母有抚养子女的义务，子女也有赡养老人的义务。

Fùmǔ yǒu fǔyǎng zǐnǚ de yìwù, zǐnǚ yě yǒu shànyǎng lǎorén de yìwù.

Parents have the duty to raise children, and children also have the duty to support the elderly.

履行国际义务是维护世界和平的重要部分。

Lǚxíng guójì yìwù shì wéihù shìjiè hépíng de zhòngyào bùfen.

Fulfilling international obligations is an important part of maintaining world peace.

根据合同，乙方有义务在规定期限内完成项目交付。

Gēnjù hétong, yǐ fāng yǒu yìwù zài guīdìng qíxiàn nèi wánchéng xiàngmù jiāofù.

According to the contract, Party B has the obligation to complete project delivery within the specified period.

Word Definition - 义务

yì wù duty; obligation (CL:項|项[xiàng]); volunteer (work etc)

Individual Character Details

义 yì, yì
务 wù