zhī​xióng​shǒu​cí

possessing strength but retaining gentleness

知雄守雌 zhī​xióng​shǒu​cí
possessing strength but retaining gentleness
(idiom) knowing how to be strong or dominant but choosing to remain humble and gentle; to be aware of one's power but keep a low profile to avoid conflict; a core philosophy of Taoism

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