凛然正气 Awe-inspiring righteousness
Explanation
凛然正气形容人刚正不阿、威严正直的气概，令人敬畏。
"Lǐn rán zhèng qì" describes a person's upright and awe-inspiring character, commanding respect.
Origin Story
话说唐朝名将岳飞，精忠报国，一生致力于抗击金兵，保家卫国。他武艺超群，屡建奇功，然而却也得罪了不少权贵。奸臣秦桧等人，为了自己的利益，陷害岳飞，最终导致岳飞含冤而死。尽管如此，岳飞始终保持着凛然正气，他的忠义和气节，千百年来一直被人们传颂，成为中华民族精神的象征。面对权势的压迫，岳飞始终不屈不挠，始终坚持自己的正义，凛然正气，震慑宵小，成为千古传颂的民族英雄。他的一生，是凛然正气的最好诠释，他的精神，将永远激励着后人。
During the Tang Dynasty, a famous general named Yue Fei was known for his unwavering loyalty and dedication to his country. He fought bravely against the invaders, achieving numerous victories. However, his upright character also made him enemies among the powerful and corrupt officials. Betrayed by the treacherous Qin Hui, Yue Fei was falsely accused and executed. Despite the unjust treatment, Yue Fei maintained his integrity and righteousness. His unwavering loyalty and noble character continue to inspire generations, serving as a symbol of the Chinese people's spirit. He stood firm against the oppression of power, steadfastly upholding justice and his awe-inspiring righteousness.
Usage
常用于形容人物的气概，多用于褒义。
Often used to describe a person's upright and awe-inspiring character, mostly in a positive sense.
Examples
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他身上散发着凛然正气，令人肃然起敬。
ta shenshang fashe zhe linran zhengqi, lingren suran qijing
He exuded an awe-inspiring righteousness that commanded respect.
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面对强权，他依然保持凛然正气，令人敬佩。
mian dui qiangquan, ta yiran baochi linran zhengqi, lingren jingpei
In the face of power, he maintained his upright and awe-inspiring character, which was admirable.