No. 4,511 in Chinese
有义务
"有义务" means "to have an obligation" or "to be obligated."
In a sentence
作为公民，我们有义务遵守法律。
As citizens, we have an obligation to obey the law.
In this sentence, '有义务' (have an obligation) indicates a moral or legal duty that citizens hold toward the legal system of their country.
学生们有义务完成家庭作业以获得更好的理解。
Students have a duty to complete their homework to gain a better understanding.
Here, '有义务' refers to the responsibility or expected action of students to enhance their learning.
社会有义务帮助弱势群体。
Society has a duty to help vulnerable groups.
In this example, '有义务' denotes a societal responsibility to contribute positively to the welfare of marginalized individuals.
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