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社会责任

shèhuì zérèn
noun★Intermediate💡 social responsibility
formal

The obligation of an organization or individual to act in ways that benefit society at large.

政府鼓励企业在发展经济的同时,积极履行社会责任。

The government encourages enterprises to actively fulfill their social responsibility while developing the economy.

这家公司因忽视社会责任而受到公众批评。

This company was criticized by the public for neglecting its social responsibility.

💡

Often used in business, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) contexts.

Collocations

履行社会责任fulfill social responsibility企业社会责任corporate social responsibility (CSR)社会责任感sense of social responsibility

Synonyms

责任义务

Antonyms

自私自利

💡Pro Tip

Distinguish from '个人责任'

'社会责任' focuses on collective or organizational obligations to society, while '个人责任' refers to individual duties. For example, '环保' (environmental protection) is often linked to social responsibility.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

In business, '社会责任' often refers to CSR initiatives (e.g., sustainability, fair labor). In personal contexts, it may imply civic duty (e.g., volunteering).

📖Word Origin

The term combines '社会' (society) and '责任' (responsibility), reflecting the idea of obligations toward broader societal welfare rather than individual or narrow interests.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal contexts such as corporate reports, government policies, and academic discussions. The concept emphasizes ethical obligations beyond legal requirements.

Word Breakdown

社会
society
root
+
责任
responsibility
root
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