English–Chinese
“live with oneself” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinduì de qǐ
Example
这样做，你还对得起自己吗？zhè yàng zuò nǐ hái duì de qǐ zì jǐ ma
After doing this, can you still live with yourself?
How to say “live with oneself” in Chinese
“Live with oneself” in Chinese is 对得起 (duì de qǐ).
Conduct that honors what another person has given and what one's own conscience requires.
Example sentences with 对得起
既然你知道真相，就应该做出能对得起别人的选择。jì rán nǐ zhī dào zhēn xiàng jiù yīng gāi zuò chū néng duì de qǐ bié rén de xuǎn zé
Since you know the truth, you should make a choice that lets you do right by others.
Tips for using 对得起
- The word can evaluate conduct toward another person, not only personal success, so it fits situations involving trust, sacrifice, duty, or promises.