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心安理得

Mandarin · pinyin xīn ān lǐ dé

to have a clear conscience
to have no qualms about sth

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心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
理: lǐ · reason, logic; manage
得: dé · obtain, get, gain, acquire

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1–1–3–2 · xin1 an1 li3 de2

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sam1 on1 lei5 dak1

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(idiomatic) to feel at ease and justified; to have an easy conscience

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