Meaning
公正 describes something that is fair, just, and impartial, treating everyone equally without bias. It can refer to people's behavior, decisions, rules, or systems. The word combines 公 (public, impartial) and 正 (correct, upright), emphasizing both objectivity and righteousness.
Usage
Commonly used in formal contexts like legal proceedings, workplace evaluations, news reporting, and discussions of social issues. It describes both the quality of being fair (他很公正) and fairness as an abstract concept (追求公正). Often paired with words like 公平 (fair) and 合理 (reasonable).
Examples
- 01这位法官以公正著称，从不偏袒任何一方。, .This judge is known for being fair and never favors either side.
- 02我们需要建立一个更加公正的社会制度。.We need to establish a more just social system.
Characters
Common collocations
- 公正客观fair and objective
- 公正评价fair assessment
- 司法公正judicial fairness
- 公正合理fair and reasonable
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters have ancient origins. 公 originally depicted equal division, conveying the sense of impartiality and public good. 正 shows a foot arriving at a line, symbolizing correctness and uprightness. Together they reinforce the concept of objective fairness.