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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
心安理得xīn’ānlǐdéto have a clear conscienceHSK 7, unknown, 32 strokes, rank #20589, Very Hard
心安理得xīn’ānlǐdéto have no qualms about sthHSK 7, unknown, 32 strokes, rank #20589, Very Hard
xīn’ānlǐdé(xin1an1li3de2)xin an li de T1
  1. 1to have a clear conscience
  2. 2to have no qualms about sth
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March 24, 2026

心安理得xīn’ānlǐdé(xin1an1li3de2)

心安理得 is an idiom that means to feel at peace and have a clear conscience about one's actions. It often reflects a sense of moral justification or satisfaction in one's decisions, suggesting that one has acted rightly and therefore feels no guilt or regret.

Strokes32Frequency#20589DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, having a clear conscience is highly valued, often seen as a cornerstone of personal integrity and social harmony. This idiom encapsulates the importance of moral clarity in both personal and professional life.

Memory tip

Imagine a heart (心) that is calm (安) and filled with reason (理) and gain (得). Visualize a serene scene where someone reflects on their day, knowing they made the right choices, leading to a peaceful heart and a clear mind.

Meanings of 心安理得

xīn’ānlǐdé(xin1an1li3de2)
1to have a clear conscience
2to have no qualms about sth
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心安理得Simplified
32Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

This idiom is often used in both formal and informal contexts to express moral clarity. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar phrases that imply guilt; 心安理得 emphasizes righteousness and peace of mind.

HSK Study Tips

Though this idiom may not appear in HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for HSK 5 learners who are expanding their idiomatic expressions. Focus on understanding its components and how they relate to moral integrity.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse this idiom by applying it to contexts involving regret or doubt. For instance, saying '我心安理得因为我撒谎了' (I feel at peace because I lied) is incorrect; a correct usage would be '我心安理得因为我诚实对待他' (I feel at peace because I was honest with him).

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Idiom spotlight: 心安理得

Chengyu origin story
Literal meaning:heart at peace reason obtained

Component characters

心xīnheart
HSK 44 strokes心
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安Āncontent
HSK 56 strokes宀
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理lǐtexture
HSK 611 strokes王
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得destructural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
HSK 211 strokes彳
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How to say to have a clear conscience in Chinese

“to have a clear conscience” in Chinese is心安理得xīn’ānlǐdé

心安理得 is an idiom that means to feel at peace and have a clear conscience about one's actions. It often reflects a sense of moral justification or satisfaction in one's decisions, suggesting that one has acted rightly and therefore feels no guilt or regret.

When to use 心安理得

This idiom is often used in both formal and informal contexts to express moral clarity. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar phrases that imply guilt; 心安理得 emphasizes righteousness and peace of mind.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse this idiom by applying it to contexts involving regret or doubt. For instance, saying '我心安理得因为我撒谎了' (I feel at peace because I lied) is incorrect; a correct usage would be '我心安理得因为我诚实对待他' (I feel at peace because I was honest with him).

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While it's versatile, it's best used in contexts where moral justification is relevant, such as discussing ethical decisions.

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