Meaning
正派 describes someone with high moral character who is honest, principled, and behaves properly. It emphasizes integrity and respectability in both personal conduct and professional dealings. The word carries positive connotations and is often used to praise someone's character.
Usage
Commonly used to describe people's character and behavior, particularly in formal or evaluative contexts. Often appears in character assessments, workplace evaluations, or when discussing someone's reputation. Can also describe behavior or actions that are proper and above-board. More formal than casual conversation terms.
Examples
- 01他为人正派，从不做违背良心的事。, .He is an upright person and never does anything against his conscience.
- 02公司需要作风正派的员工。.The company needs employees with proper work ethics.
Characters
Common collocations
- 为人正派to be an upright person
- 正派人decent person
- 作风正派upright work style
Antonyms
Origin
正 means 'upright' or 'correct' and 派 refers to 'style' or 'manner.' Together they form a word meaning 'proper manner' or 'upright style,' which extended to describe people of good moral character.