不守本分
bù​shǒu​běn​fèn

to not stay in one's place

  • created sense approved 不守本分 · bù​shǒu​běn​fèn · to not stay in one's place — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    不守本分

    bù​shǒu​běn​fèn

    to not stay in one's place

    To 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 (literal) → 不 · bù · not 守 (literal) → 守 · shǒu · to abide by 本分 (literal) → 本分 · běn​fèn · one's duty

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