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廉耻

lián chǐdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
honor and shame / sense of honor
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

廉恥 廉耻 [lian2 chi3] /honor and shame/sense of honor/

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Other forms in these source records: 廉恥

  • 廉
    lián

    incorruptible / honest / inexpensive / to investigate (old) / side wall of a traditional Chinese house (old)

    Lián

    surname Lian

  • 耻
    chǐ

    (bound form) shame / humiliation / disgrace

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.