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March 24, 2026
公正gōngzhèng(gong1zheng4)
公正 refers to the quality of being just, fair, and equitable. It is commonly used in contexts involving law, ethics, and social justice, emphasizing impartiality and fairness in judgment or treatment. This term often appears in discussions about governance and societal values.
Frequency#3520DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 公正 is deeply embedded in Confucian values, which emphasize moral integrity and social harmony. It is crucial in discussions about governance and the role of the state in ensuring fairness among its citizens.
Memory Tip
Imagine a judge (公) standing tall with a gavel, representing authority and fairness. The character 正 looks like a person holding a straight stick, symbolizing righteousness. Together, they visualize 'fairness' in a legal context—'gong' (公) signifies public, and 'zheng' (正) means correct or upright.
Meanings of 公正
gōngzhèng(gong1zheng4)
1just
2fair
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About 公正
公正Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3520Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 公正
Quick Contrast
公平 (gōngpíng) vs 公正 (gōngzhèng): use 公平 when emphasizing equality in treatment or distribution, while 公正 focuses on impartiality in judgment.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a judge (公) standing tall with a gavel, representing authority and fairness. The character 正 looks like a person holding a straight stick, symbolizing righteousness. Together, they visualize 'fairness' in a legal context—'gong' (公) signifies public, and 'zheng' (正) means correct or upright.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 公正 with similar terms like 公平 (fairness) or 正义 (justice), as each has subtle differences. 公正 is more about impartiality, while 公平 emphasizes equality of opportunity. This term is formal and often used in legal or academic discussions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 公正 connects to other terms related to ethics and morality, such as 诚信 (integrity) and 法律 (law). Focus on understanding its application in various contexts, particularly in debates about fairness and justice.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 公正 is deeply embedded in Confucian values, which emphasize moral integrity and social harmony. It is crucial in discussions about governance and the role of the state in ensuring fairness among its citizens.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 公正 with the more general term 公平, leading to incorrect usage in contexts that require a specific emphasis on impartiality. For example, saying '这个政策不公平' (This policy is not fair) when it should be '这个政策不公正' (This policy is not just) can change the intended meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 公正
公正 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
真搞不懂为什么这个人就该受到如此不____的待遇。
It was hard to say why the man deserved such shabby treatment.
Example Sentences for 公正 (10)
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真搞不懂为什么这个人就该受到如此不公正的待遇。
zhēn gǎo bù dǒng wéi shí mó zhè gè rén jiù gāi shòu dào rú cǐ bù gōng zhèng de dài yù。
It was hard to say why the man deserved such shabby treatment.
I can't imagine you being unfair to anyone, Leigh.
9
没人敢对不公正行为表示公开反对.
méi rén gǎn duì bù gōng zhèng háng wéi biǎo shì gōng kāi fǎn duì.
No one dared to speak out against the injustice.
10
击晕一位敌人,让他易受到公正之锤的伤害并无法移动或攻击,持续6秒.
jī yùn yī wèi dí rén, , ràng tā yì shòu dào gōng zhèng zhī chuí de shāng hài bìng wú fǎ yí dòng huò gōng, jī ,6 chí.
Righteous and unable to move or attack for 6 sec.
Cultural Notes for 公正
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 公正 is deeply embedded in Confucian values, which emphasize moral integrity and social harmony. It is crucial in discussions about governance and the role of the state in ensuring fairness among its citizens.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, fairness often emphasizes individual rights and equality, whereas in Chinese culture, it also includes the idea of social harmony and the responsibility of leaders to maintain balance.
Frequently Asked Questions about 公正
You can say: '这个裁判很公正' (This referee is very fair).
A synonym is 公平, but remember 公正 emphasizes impartiality more than equality.
Yes, but it is more common in formal discussions or writings.
