xiù​shǒu

to hide one's hands in one's sleeves

袖手 xiù​shǒu
to hide one's hands in one's sleeves
To place one's hands inside the opposite sleeves, as was common in traditional Chinese clothing
to look on
To stand by and watch without getting involved or offering help; to remain unconcerned

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