No. 12,630 in Korean
대의
"대의" means "principle" or "greater cause."
In a sentence
대의에 따라 행동하겠습니다.
I will act according to the greater good.
In this sentence, '대의' refers to a significant principle or cause, emphasizing an honorable pursuit.
그는 대의를 위해 자신의 이익을 포기했다.
He sacrificed his interest for the sake of the greater cause.
Here, '대의' is used to represent an overarching, noble cause that drives actions.
대의는 개인의 이익보다 중요합니다.
The greater good is more important than individual interests.
In this example, '대의' underscores the priority of a collective or noble principle over personal gain.
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