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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary
- 义务
[yìwù]
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1.
noun
duty
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2.
adjective
compulsory
Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary
- 义务
[yìwù]
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1.
名
指公民或法人依法在政治、经济、法律和道义上应履行的责任(跟"权利"相区别)
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义务兵役制。
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公民有依法纳税的义务。
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2.
形
没有报酬的
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义务劳动。
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义务献血。
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Examples
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不可转让的义务
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non-assignable duty
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承担义务
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undertake the obligation
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夫妻间有互相扶养的义务。
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Husband and wife have the duty to support and assist each other.
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父母对子女有抚养教育的义务。
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Parents have the duty to rear and educate their children.
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尽公民的义务
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do one's duty as a citizen
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利用课余时间进行义务劳动
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do voluntary labour after school
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宪法明确规定了公民的权利和义务。
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The Constitution clearly defines the rights and duties of citizens.
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九年制义务教育正在逐步实施。
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The system of nine-year compulsory education is being implemented.
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大凡一件事的性质由“消遣的”而变为“义务的”,便觉得兴味索然。
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Any pastime which is converted into an obligation loses its taste.
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Collocations
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应尽的义务
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duties
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尽义务
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to fulfill one's duty
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权利义务
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right and responsibilities
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义务教育
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compulsory education
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保护公物的义务
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to have the responsibility of protecting public signs
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有义务
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to have the responsibility of
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义务劳动
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to volunteer to work
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义务演出
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to volunteer to perform
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