(literary) sincere in thought and upright in heart; to have a sincere mind and a righteous heart. Originally from the "Great Learning" [[大学|大學|da4 xue2]] section of the "Book of Rites" [[礼记|禮記|li3 ji4]].

to have a pure heart and sincere intentions; originally from the "Great Learning" section of the [[礼记|禮記|li3 ji4]], it describes a method of internal cultivation in Confucianism through correcting one's mindset and being truthful to oneself