明哲保身
míng​zhé​bǎo​shēn

prudent

  • created sense approved 明哲保身 · míng​zhé​bǎo​shēn · prudent

    明哲保身

    míng​zhé​bǎo​shēn

    prudent

    to act with worldly wisdom and caution to protect oneself from harm or trouble

    在那个动荡的年代，他通过明哲保身才得以幸存下来。

    expression

    created sense

  • created sense approved 明哲保身 · míng​zhé​bǎo​shēn · self-preservation

    明哲保身

    míng​zhé​bǎo​shēn

    self-preservation

    to prioritize one's own safety or interests over principles, responsibility, or the common good

    他在关键时刻明哲保身，不愿为同事说一句公道话。

    idiom

    created sense