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Chinese dictionary
fit and proper; perfectly justifiable; the name is correct and what is said accords with reason
他做劳模名正言顺。
He was rightfully elected a model worker.
你们应该先向校方申请场地,才可以名正言顺地举办活动。
You should apply to the university for a venue before you can hold the event properly.
他名正言顺地当上了校教务处处长。
He became the director of the school's academic affairs department properly.
Word usage
- Note"名正言顺" is used to describe the reason of affair or people's feelings.