理直气壮 lǐ zhí qì zhuàng

confident because you are right

HSK 6

Word data

HSK 6
Frequency 55995th word

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
理 lǐ HSK 3
reason; to manage; to handle
直 zhí HSK 3
straight; vertical; straightforward
气 qì HSK 1
to get angry; air; gas
壮 zhuàng HSK 6
strong; robust; to strengthen