HSK Level 2

公平

gōng píng

fair; just

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Example Sentences

我们应该公平对待每个人。

Wǒmen yīnggāi gōngpíng duìdài měi ge rén.

We should treat everyone fairly.

这个比赛不公平。

Zhège bǐsài bù gōngpíng.

This competition is not fair.

我们应该公平竞争。

Wǒmen yīnggāi gōngpíng jìngzhēng.

We should compete fairly.

Synonyms

公正 (gōngzhèng)

fair, just

平等 (píngděng)

equal, fair

Antonyms

不公平 (bù gōngpíng)

unfair

偏袒 (piāntǎn)

partial

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 公平 (gōngpíng) for "fairness" or "justice" is composed of two characters: 公 (gōng) and 平 (píng). The character 公 originally meant "public" or "common," and it is often used in words related to fairness and impartiality. The character 平 originally meant "level" or "even," and it is often used in words related to balance and equality. Together, the two characters 公平 convey the idea of something that is fair and just, where everyone is treated equally and without bias.