明哲保身

MEANING

1. 壹形adjective

   a wise man looks after his own hide (idiom)

   • tāzǒngshìmíngzhébǎoshēn,cóngbùrěmáfan.

     他总是明哲保身，从不惹麻烦。🔊

     He always knows how to look out for himself and never gets into trouble.

2. 貳动verb

   to put one's own safety before matters of principle

   • tāzǒngshìmíngzhébǎoshēn,cóngbùfābiǎoyìjiàn.

     他总是明哲保身，从不发表意见。🔊

     He always plays it safe and never voices his opinions.