To be pure and honest; to have an impeccable character; to be incorruptible and above reproach.
他一生为人处世都清清白白，从不贪图小便宜。
He lived his whole life with integrity, never seeking petty gains.
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Early Modern
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Story:
After an erotic sachet was discovered in the Grand View Garden, Madam Wang ordered Wang Xifeng to search the maids' quarters, hoping to find some clues.
In Xichun's room, her maid Yuhua was found to have hidden gold and silver jewelry.
Xichun firmly insisted on expelling Yuhua. You Shi and others investigated the reason and proved that Yuhua had not stolen the items.
However, Xichun, wishing to maintain a pure and untainted reputation, still resolutely insisted on dismissing Yuhua.
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