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义务

yì wù

HSK 5

Meaning

  • duty; obligation (

Definition

指依照道德、法律或自身身份应尽的责任。

A duty or obligation that one is bound to fulfill, whether morally, legally, or by virtue of one's role.

Usage

通常用于表示个人或组织应当承担的责任，可以是法律上的强制性义务，也可以是道德上的自愿义务。常用于正式或书面语境。

It typically refers to responsibilities that individuals or organizations should undertake, which can be either legally binding or morally voluntary. Often used in formal or written contexts.

Examples

  • 1 每个公民都有依法纳税的义务。(Every citizen has the obligation to pay taxes according to the law.)
  • 2 父母有抚养教育子女的义务。(Parents have the duty to raise and educate their children.)
  • 3 他自愿参加社区的义务劳动。(He voluntarily participated in community volunteer labor.)
  • 4 完成这项任务是我们的义务。(Completing this task is our duty.)
  • 5 保护环境是每个人的义务。(Protecting the environment is everyone's duty.)
  • 6 义务兵服役期为两年。(The service period for compulsory soldiers is two years.)

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