HSK 6 HSK V7-9
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理直气壮

/ lǐ zhí qì zhuàng /
Strokes

Definition

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

Example

Definition

be in the right and self-confident; be self-confident on the strength of one's righteousness; with justice on one's side, one is bold and assured; speak/argue with assurance/confidence because justice is on one's side

1
zhízhuàng
理直气壮
chì
驳斥
le
rénmen
人们
duì
de
gào
诬告
  

He refuted justly and forcefully the false charge brought against him.

2
zhízhuàng
理直气壮
huí
回答

reply with perfect assurance