"decency" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 体面
• 正派

Definition

体面指以道德、礼貌的方式行事，表现出对他人的尊重。它也可以指良好行为或适度的标准。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Decency”常用于正式或半正式场合，指社会规范、礼貌或道德。常见搭配有“common decency”、“have the decency to”、“basic decency”。可指礼貌行为或高尚品德，经常和无礼、无道德行为相对比。

Examples

He showed great decency by helping the stranger.

他通过帮助陌生人展现了极大的**体面**。

Everyone should treat others with decency.

每个人都应该以**体面**对待他人。

He had the decency to apologize for his mistake.

他有**体面**为自己的错误道歉。

At least have the decency to tell me the truth.

至少要有**体面**告诉我真相吧。

People here value decency over wealth.

这里的人更重视**体面**胜过财富。

It’s just common decency to clean up after yourself.

自觉打扫卫生只是最基本的**体面**。