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义务

義務
yì wù
HSK 5
duty, obligation, commitment
noun
verb
Measure words:项 xiàng

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Example Sentences

作为公民，我们有义务保护环境。
zuòwéi gōngmín ， wǒmen yǒu yìwù bǎohù huánjìng 。
As citizens, we have the duty to protect the environment.
帮助他人是我们的义务。
bāngzhù tārén shì wǒmen de yìwù 。
Helping others is our obligation.
我志愿参加这个义务活动。
wǒ zhìyuàn cānjiā zhègè yìwù huódòng 。
I volunteer to participate in this duty activity.

Words with similar meanings

职责zhízé
responsibility
More commonly used in formal contexts, referring specifically to a job or role's responsibilities.
责任zérèn
obligation
Emphasizes the moral aspect of duty and responsibility.

Words Ending With 务

业务yè wù
business; profession
家务jiā wù
household duties; housework
事务shì wù
"(political, economic etc) affairs; work"
公务gōng wù
official business
常务cháng wù
routine; everyday business; daily operation (of a company)

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义yì · justice, righteousness, meaning›务wù · affair, business, matter›

Public Lists with 义务

Social Issues
Discussions on poverty, crime, gender equality, and education challenges.
Law & Legal
Contracts, lawsuits, police, courts, rules, and regulation terms.
Politics & Government
Elections, political parties, government structure, policy, and lawmaking.
Domain-Specific: Legal & Justice
Courts, legal frameworks, criminal law, civil law, contractual terms.
HSK 5
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