hang4 ji6行義行义
Jyutpinghang4 ji6
Yalehàhng yih
Definition
To act righteously or perform deeds of justice.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a sense of moral integrity or acting in accordance with justice. It is rarely used in casual daily banter and is more common in discussions about character, literature, or historical figures. Using it in a very informal setting might sound slightly dramatic or overly serious.
Examples
He is a very righteous person and always helps others.
Related words
Common phrases
to perform a righteous act
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 義氣, which refers specifically to loyalty among friends or camaraderie. While 義氣 is about sticking by your peers, 行義 is about broader moral conduct and doing what is right in a general sense.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
