不徇私情 Impartial
Explanation
徇：曲从。不曲从私人交情。指为人公正，秉公处事。
Xun: to comply with. Not complying with private feelings. It refers to being fair and just in one's conduct.
Origin Story
县令李公，素来以清廉公正著称。一日，邻县发生一起命案，死者是当地富商的独子，嫌疑人正是富商的竞争对手。富商哭诉，恳求李公彻查，务必将凶手绳之以法。然而，嫌疑人却声称自己是被冤枉的，并提供了不在场证明。李公并没有被富商的权势和哭诉所动摇，他仔细审查了所有证据，认真听取了双方的陈述，最终根据事实真相，判定嫌疑人无罪。此事传开后，百姓们都称赞李公不徇私情，一心为民。李公的故事也成为了后人学习的榜样，他用实际行动诠释了什么是真正的公正无私。
County magistrate Li Gong was known for his integrity and impartiality. One day, a murder occurred in a neighboring county. The victim was the son of a wealthy merchant, and the suspect was the merchant's business rival. The merchant pleaded with Li Gong to thoroughly investigate and bring the murderer to justice. However, the suspect claimed innocence and provided an alibi. Li Gong was not swayed by the merchant's influence or pleas. He carefully examined all evidence, listened attentively to both sides, and ultimately, based on the facts, ruled the suspect not guilty. News of this spread, and the people praised Li Gong for his impartiality and dedication to the people. Li Gong's story became a model for future generations, exemplifying true justice.
Usage
作谓语、定语；用于处事
As a predicate or attributive; used in dealing with affairs
Examples
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法官秉公执法，不徇私情。
fǎguān bǐnggōng zhífǎ, bù xùnsīqíng
The judge upheld the law impartially, without showing favoritism.
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他坚持原则，不徇私情，受到大家的一致好评。
tā jiānchí yuánzé, bù xùnsīqíng, shòudào dàjiā de yīzhì hǎopíng
He adhered to principles, without showing partiality, and was praised by everyone for it.