义正词严 with reason and firmness
Explanation
形容说话理直气壮，语气严肃。
Describes someone who speaks with reason and firmness.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个名叫张公瑾的官员，以正直清廉著称。一日，他奉命巡视边疆，发现地方官吏贪赃枉法，欺压百姓。张公瑾怒不可遏，立即召集当地官员，义正词严地指责他们的恶行。他声泪俱下，历数他们的罪状，语气坚定，不容置疑。那些官员面对张公瑾的指责，哑口无言，只能低头认罪。张公瑾秉公执法，最终将这些贪官污吏绳之以法，为民除害，深得百姓爱戴。此后，“义正词严”便用来形容说话理直气壮，语气严肃。
In the Tang Dynasty, there was an official named Zhang Gongjin, known for his integrity and honesty. One day, he was sent to inspect the border and found that local officials were accepting bribes, breaking laws, and oppressing the people. Zhang Gongjin was furious and immediately summoned the local officials, accusing them of their misdeeds with reason and firmness. He spoke with tears in his eyes, listing their crimes, his tone firm and unquestionable. The officials, faced with Zhang Gongjin's accusations, were speechless and could only hang their heads and plead guilty. Zhang Gongjin upheld the law and ultimately brought these corrupt officials to justice, ridding the people of their evils, and gaining the people's love and respect. Since then, “义正词严” has been used to describe someone who speaks with reason and firmness.
Usage
用于形容说话理直气壮，语气严肃。
Used to describe someone who speaks with reason and firmness.
Examples
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他义正词严地指出了我的错误。
ta yizhengciyan di zhichule wo de cuowu
He pointed out my mistake with reason and firmness.
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面对强权，他义正词严地进行了抗争。
mian dui qiangquan, ta yizhengciyan di jinxingle kangzheng
He struggled against the powerful with reason and firmness.