君子动口不动手 / 君子動口不動手

jūn​zǐ​dòng​kǒu​bù​dòng​shǒu

words over fists

A person of integrity uses reasoning and words rather than physical force to resolve a conflict.

君子 (literal) → 君子 · jūn​zǐ · gentleman 动口 (literal) → 动口/動口 · dòng​kǒu · to speak 不 (literal) → 不 · bù · not 动手 (literal) → 动手/動手 · dòng​shǒu · to hit someone

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created sense May 20, 2026, 07:58 PM