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The word "正直" is formed by combining the character "正", meaning correct or upright, with the character "直", meaning straight or honest. This juxtaposition merges their individual meanings to create a compound word that emphasizes the concept of moral integrity, specifically denoting honesty and uprightness.

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他是一个正直的人。

Tā shì yīgè zhèngzhí de rén.

He is an honest person.

我欣赏他的正直品质。

Wǒ xīnshǎng tā de zhèngzhí pǐnzhì.

I admire his honest character.

正直的人总是受到尊重。

Zhèngzhí de rén zǒng shì shòu dào zūnzhòng.

Honest people are always respected.

即使面对困难，他依然保持正直。

Jíshǐ miàn duì kùnnán, tā yīrán bǎochí zhèngzhí.

Even when facing difficulties, he still maintains integrity.

在这个复杂的社会里，正直是一种难得的品德。

Zài zhège fùzá de shèhuì lǐ, zhèngzhí shì yī zhǒng nándé de pǐndé.

In this complex society, integrity is a rare virtue.

Word Definition - 正直

zhèng zhí upright; upstanding; honest

Individual Character Details

正 zhēng, zhèng
直 zhí, zhí