浩然之气 Upright Spirit
Explanation
浩然之气指的是一种强大的、正直的、充满正义感的精神力量。它代表着高尚的道德情操，以及坚持原则、不畏强权的勇气。孟子认为，这种气可以培养和提升。
Haoran zhi qi refers to a powerful, upright, and righteous spiritual force. It represents noble moral character and the courage to uphold principles and not be intimidated by power. Mencius believed that this qi can be cultivated and enhanced.
Origin Story
话说汉朝时期，有个名叫张良的谋士，他辅佐刘邦建立了汉朝。张良虽出身贵族，但他深知民生疾苦，胸怀天下，拥有着浩然之气。一次，张良遇到一位饱经沧桑的老者，老者向他讲述了百姓的困苦，张良听得热泪盈眶，并决心为百姓谋福。他夜观天象，运筹帷幄，为刘邦出谋划策，最终帮助刘邦打败项羽，建立了汉朝。张良的功绩流芳百世，他正直、清廉的形象也成为了后世文人墨客歌颂的对象。他的浩然之气，贯穿了他的一生，也激励着后人不断追求正义与公平。
During the Han Dynasty, there was a strategist named Zhang Liang who assisted Liu Bang in establishing the Han Dynasty. Although Zhang Liang came from a noble family, he understood the suffering of the people and had a great heart. He possessed a powerful and upright spirit, haoran zhi qi. One time, he encountered an old man who recounted the hardships of the people. Moved to tears, Zhang Liang made it his life’s purpose to serve the people. Through meticulous planning and foresight, he advised Liu Bang, helping him defeat Xiang Yu and establish the Han Dynasty. Zhang Liang's achievements are renowned, his upright and virtuous image inspiring poets and scholars for centuries. His haoran zhi qi infused his life and inspires future generations to pursue justice and fairness.
Usage
通常作主语或宾语，形容人具有正直、刚正不阿的精神。
Usually used as the subject or object, describing someone with an upright and incorruptible spirit.
Examples
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他身上散发着浩然正气。
tā shēnshang fāsànzhe hàorán zhèngqì
He exuded a righteous and upright spirit.
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面对强权，他依然保持着浩然之气。
miànduì qiángquán, tā yīrán bǎochí zhe hàorán zhī qì
In the face of power, he maintained a spirit of righteousness and integrity.