This is the 12630th most frequent Korean word.
대의
"대의" means "principle" or "greater cause."
In this sentence, '대의' refers to a significant principle or cause, emphasizing an honorable pursuit.
대의에 따라 행동하겠습니다.
I will act according to the greater good.
Here, '대의' is used to represent an overarching, noble cause that drives actions.
그는 대의를 위해 자신의 이익을 포기했다.
He sacrificed his interest for the sake of the greater cause.
In this example, '대의' underscores the priority of a collective or noble principle over personal gain.