jan4 ji6仁義仁义

Jyutpingjan4 ji6

Yaleyàhn yih

形容詞

Definition

Benevolence and righteousness; kind and upright.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong classical and moral weight, often appearing in discussions about traditional values or historical narratives. It is rarely used to describe casual daily interactions, functioning instead as a high-level descriptor for someone's character or a society's ethical standard. When used in modern conversation, it can sometimes sound slightly dramatic or overly formal, depending on the context.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做jan4人hou2好gong2講jan4仁ji6義。

He is a person who values benevolence and righteousness.

ni1呢go3個sai3世gaai3界zung6仲jau5有mou5冇jan4仁ji6義㗎？

Is there still any benevolence and righteousness left in this world?

Common phrases

gong2講jan4仁ji6義

to talk about benevolence and righteousness

jan4仁ji6義dou6道dak1德

benevolence, righteousness, and morality

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common adjective like 好人, but it is a compound noun representing a specific philosophical ideal. Using it to describe a simple act of kindness will sound unnatural and overly grandiose.