# 正气 (zhèngqì)

In Mandarin Chinese, 正气 (zhèngqì) means “moral integrity; righteousness”. It was previously included at level 6 of the HSK 2.0 exam.

- Meaning: moral integrity; righteousness
- Pinyin: zhèngqì (zheng4 qi4)
- Traditional: 正氣
- Not in HSK 3.0
- HSK 2.0 · Level 6

## Examples

- 我们应该弘扬正气，帮助有困难的人。
  Wǒmen yīnggāi hóngyáng zhèngqì, bāngzhù yǒu kùnnan de rén.
  We should promote righteousness and help people in need.

## Characters

- [正](https://hanziro.com/word/zheng-straight/) (zhèng): straight; upright
- [气](https://hanziro.com/word/qi-air/) (qì): air; gas

https://hanziro.com/word/zheng-qi-moral-integrity/

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