- 守本分 shǒuběnfèn to mind one's placeto know one's place and fulfill one's duties properly without being ambitious or overstepping boundaries
- 本本分分 běnběnfènfèn upright and law-abidingto stay within one's bounds; to be decorous, respectable, and honest in one's conduct
- 安守本分 ānshǒuběnfèn to mind one's businessTo be content with one's own position and circumstances; to behave honestly and follow the rules without making unreasonable demands.
- 尽本分 jìnběnfèn to do one's dutyTo fulfill one's responsibilities or play one's proper role.
- 不守本分 bùshǒuběnfèn to not stay in one's placeTo fail to keep to one's own line or duty; to behave in an unconventional or improper way; to be restless or dissatisfied with one's social status.
- 不安本分 bù'ānběnfèn dissatisfied with one's lotto be dissatisfied with one's position or lot in life; not sticking to one's proper place or duties; restless and wanting more than what is appropriate for one's status