English–Chinese
“conscience” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinliáng xīn
Example
他没有良心，总是骗别人。tā méi yǒu liáng xīn zǒng shì piàn bié rén
He has no conscience and is always deceiving others.
How to say “conscience” in Chinese
“Conscience” in Chinese is 良心 (liáng xīn).
A moral compass inside a person that guides conduct and can stir a sense of responsibility or remorse.
Example sentences with 良心
出于良心，他主动把多找的钱还给了顾客。chū yú liáng xīn tā zhǔ dòng bǎ duō zhǎo de qián huán gěi le gù kè
Guided by his conscience, he took the initiative to return the extra change to the customer.
Tips for using 良心
- Saying that someone lacks 良心 (liángxīn, "conscience") is usually a strong moral criticism, not a neutral statement that the person feels guilty.