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公允
gōng yǔn
fair and reasonable
法官的判决必须公允。
The judge's ruling must be fair and reasonable.
formal
Fair and reasonable; impartial and just.
评估报告应当客观公允。
The assessment report should be objective and fair.
这份合同的条款是公允的。
The terms of this contract are fair and reasonable.
Often used in legal, financial, or official contexts to describe decisions, evaluations, or contracts that are unbiased and equitable.
Pro Tip
When to use 公允
Use 公允 when describing decisions, evaluations, or contracts that are unbiased and meet logical standards. It is not suitable for everyday fairness (use 公平 instead) or moral justice (use 公正 instead).
Gold Rule
公允 vs. 公平 vs. 公正
公允 emphasizes both fairness and reasonableness (e.g., a fair price). 公平 emphasizes equality (e.g., a fair game). 公正 emphasizes moral justice (e.g., a just verdict).
Word Origin
公允 is a compound word formed by merging 公 (fair, impartial) and 允 (reasonable, appropriate). The character 公 originally meant 'fair' or 'public,' while 允 meant 'to permit' or 'appropriate.' The combination emphasizes both fairness and reasonableness in judgment or evaluation.
Usage Notes
公允 is typically used in formal or official contexts, such as legal judgments, financial assessments, or official reports. It carries a stronger connotation of being both fair and logically sound compared to 公平 (fair) or 公正 (just). Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Word Breakdown
公
fair, impartial, public
root允
reasonable, appropriate, to permit
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