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正当
正當
zhèngdāng
1. timely
2. just (when needed)
HSK 6

Character Breakdown

正
zhèng
straight, right, proper, correct, just, true
HSK 2 5 丶
当
dāng
appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells
HSK 3 6 丶

Compound Words (9)

不正当
bùzhèngdàng
dishonest
正当中
zhèngdāngzhōng
right in the midpoint
正当年
zhèngdāngnián
to be in the prime of life
正当性
zhèngdàngxìng
(political) legitimacy
正当时
zhèngdāngshí
the right time for sth
正当理由
zhèngdànglǐyóu
proper reason
正当防卫
zhèngdàngfángwèi
reasonable self-defense
不正当竞争
bùzhèngdàngjìngzhēng
unfair competition
不正当关系
bùzhèngdàngguānxì
improper relation

Alternate Entries

正当
zhèngdàng
honest / reasonable / fair / sensible
HSK 6

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