Definition
心安理得 (xīn ān lǐ dé) is a four-character set phrase meaning 'to have a clear conscience'. Literally 'heart at peace, reason obtained', it describes feeling justified and free of guilt about one's actions. It can be used as a predicate or adverbial.
phrase
to have a clear conscienceto feel justified and without guilt
Examples
- ，心安理得。Tā zuò le hǎoshì, suǒyǐ xīn ān lǐ dé.He did a good deed, so his conscience is clear.
- 心安理得。Tā jiēshòu le zhè bǐ qián hòu réngrán xīn ān lǐ dé.She still felt no qualms after accepting this sum of money.
- ，心安理得。Zhǐyào nǐ duìdeqǐ zìjǐ de liángxīn, jiù néng xīn ān lǐ dé.As long as you are true to your conscience, you can have peace of mind.
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