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义务
yìwù
Description
“义务”是你应该做的事，比如上学、工作或者帮助别人。
"义务" refers to things you should do, like going to school, working, or helping others.
它也可以表示“不收钱”，像“义务劳动”就是免费帮忙。
It can also mean "without payment," as in "义务劳动," which means volunteering for free.
Meanings
义务yìwù
duty; obligation; responsibility
照顾家人是我的义务。
Taking care of my family is my duty.
义务yìwù
voluntary; unpaid; done without charge
他每周去做义务工作。
He does volunteer work every week.
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Notes
- Etymology
义 (righteousness) + 务 (affair/duty), literally 'a righteous duty'.
- Nuance
义务 pairs with 权利 (rights); 责任 is broader personal responsibility.
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