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平等
píngděng
Description
平等是指每个人都有一样的权利和机会，没有人比别人高。
"平等" means that everyone has the same rights and opportunities, and no one is above others.
我们常说男女平等，人人平等。
We often say gender equality and equality for all when talking about "平等".
Meanings
平等píngděng
equal; equality (in rights or status)
在法律面前，人人都是平等的。
Everyone is equal before the law.
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Notes
- Etymology
平 (level/even) + 等 (grade/rank), literally "same level."
- Nuance
平等 stresses equal status/rights; 公平 stresses fairness in treatment.
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