仗义执言 Speak up for justice
Explanation
仗义执言，指为了正义而敢于直言不讳，伸张正义。体现了正直、勇敢、敢于担当的品质。
To bravely speak out for justice, even if it means facing opposition. It highlights integrity, courage, and responsibility.
Origin Story
话说唐朝贞观年间，有一位名叫李靖的官员，以其正直和勇敢而闻名。当时，朝廷内贪官污吏横行，民不聊生。李靖目睹百姓受苦，心中愤愤不平。一日，他上朝时，直接向皇帝指出了一些高官的贪污腐败行为，毫不留情面。皇帝听后大怒，但被李靖的义正辞严所折服。最终，皇帝下令彻查，惩治了那些贪官，百姓拍手称快。李靖的事迹广为流传，成为后世学习的榜样。后世称其为“贞观名相”。
During the Tang Dynasty, during the Zhenguan era, there was an official named Li Jing who was known for his integrity and bravery. At that time, corrupt officials ran rampant in the court, causing the people to suffer. Li Jing saw the suffering of the people and felt very angry. One day, when he went to court, he directly pointed out the corrupt practices of several high-ranking officials to the emperor without any consideration for the consequences. The emperor was furious at first, but he was impressed by Li Jing’s righteousness and firmness. In the end, the emperor ordered an investigation, punished those corrupt officials, and the people rejoiced. Li Jing's deeds were widely spread and became an example for later generations.
Usage
用于赞扬那些为了正义敢于直言不讳的人。
Used to praise those who dare to speak out for justice.
Examples
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他仗义执言，为民请命。
ta zhangyi zhiyan, weimin qingming.
He spoke out for justice and petitioned on behalf of the people.
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面对不公，他仗义执言，维护正义。
mian dui bugong, ta zhangyi zhiyan, weihu zhengyi
In the face of injustice, he spoke out for justice and defended it.