理直气壮

lǐzhí-qìzhuàng

in the right and self-confident

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 理直氣壯
Dictionary entry

in the right and self-confident (idiom); bold and confident with justice on one's side; to have the courage of one's convictions; just and forceful

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See it in sentences

他理直气壮地说。

Tā lǐzhí-qìzhuàng de shuō.

English

He said it with confidence.

他理直气壮。

Tā lǐzhí-qìzhuàng.

English

He is confident in the right.

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