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Yalejūng jing
Definition
Fair, honest, and impartial.
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How it's used
Describes a person or action that is upright, impartial, and free from bias or deceit. It carries a sense of moral integrity and straightforwardness that goes beyond simple fairness. While it can apply to decisions, it is frequently used to praise someone's character as being reliable and transparent.
Examples
He is a very fair and honest person, he won't cheat anyone.
Do you think this decision is fair and honest enough?
Related words
Common phrases
to be an upright and honest person
to handle matters in a fair and impartial way
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with the Mandarin term 中正 which is often associated with proper names or specific political contexts. In Cantonese, it is used more as an adjective for character or conduct rather than a formal title.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
