chính đáng
Definition
Adjective: 1. Legitimate, justifiable, rightful: Describes something that is based on or in accordance with established principles of fairness, justice, or law. It implies a quality of being morally or legally correct and acceptable. 2. Proper, justified: Indicates that a claim, demand, feeling, or action is well-founded, reasonable, and deserved.
Usage Examples
- (The legitimate aspirations of the people need to be heard.)
- (He has a justifiable reason to decline that offer.)
- (Every citizen has the rightful entitlement to be protected by the law.)
- (Her anger is completely justified.)
Advanced Usage
- "Tự vệ chính đáng": A legal term meaning "legitimate self-defense" or "justifiable defense."
- Hành động của anh ta được xem là tự vệ chính đáng. (His action is considered legitimate self-defense.)
- "Lợi ích chính đáng": A common phrase meaning "legitimate interests" or "rightful benefits."
- Công ty phải bảo vệ các lợi ích chính đáng của mình. (The company must protect its legitimate interests.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chính danh (adj/phrase): Often used in formal or classical contexts to mean "rightful," "properly titled," or "acting under proper authority." It emphasizes correctness in name and position.
- Chính thống (adj): Means "orthodox" or "mainstream," referring to conformity with established doctrine or tradition. While related to correctness, it is different from which focuses on fairness and justification.
Synonyms
- Hợp lý: Reasonable, rational. (Focuses more on logic than morality/law.)
- Hợp pháp: Legal, lawful. (Specifically refers to conformity with the law.)
- Đúng đắn: Correct, right. (A more general term for correctness.)
Antonyms
- Vô lý: Irrational, unreasonable.
- Bất chính: Illegitimate, improper.
- Không chính đáng: Illegitimate, unjustified.
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nguyện vọng chính đánglegitimate aspirations
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