haang4 dak1 zeng3 kei5 dak1 zeng3行得正，企得正

Jyutpinghaang4 dak1 zeng3 kei5 dak1 zeng3

Yalehàahng dāk jeng kéih dāk jeng

Definition

To have a clear conscience; to behave with integrity and have nothing to fear.

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How it's used

This expression functions as a moral compass or a declaration of innocence. It is frequently used to reassure oneself or others when facing unfair criticism, gossip, or intimidation. The imagery of walking and standing straight serves as a metaphor for living an honest and upright life.

Examples

nei5你haang4行dak1得zing3正，kei5企dak1得zing3正，sai2使mat1乜geng1驚keoi5佢aa4呀？

You have nothing to hide, why are you afraid of him?

zi2只jiu3要haang4行dak1得zing3正，kei5企dak1得zing3正，zau6就m4唔paa3怕jan4人dei2哋dim2點gong2講。

As long as you act with integrity, you don't need to worry about what others say.

Common phrases

haang4行dak1得zing3正，kei5企dak1得zing3正

to be upright and honest

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of posture. While it implies physical uprightness, its primary use is purely idiomatic to describe moral character and integrity.