loeng5 zau6 cing1 fung1兩袖清風两袖清风
Jyutpingloeng5 zau6 cing1 fung1
Yaleléuhng jauh chīng fūng
Definition
To be clean and uncorrupted, having no ill-gotten wealth.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of moral integrity and is primarily used to praise public figures or officials who refuse to take bribes. While it originates from historical contexts involving traditional robes, it is still frequently used in modern political commentary to contrast with corruption.
Examples
He remained uncorrupted throughout his career as an official, which is truly rare.
Are there still any officials nowadays who can remain completely uncorrupted?
Related words
Common phrases
to be an uncorrupted official
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply poor or broke. It specifically refers to the absence of ill-gotten gains, not the absence of wealth itself.
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