ài​xī​yǔ​máo

to cherish one's reputation

Senses

爱惜羽毛/ 愛惜羽毛 ài​xī​yǔ​máo (also ài​xí​yǔ​máo) to cherish one's reputation

(idiom) to be careful about one's public image and reputation; to value one's character and standing

References

variant 爱惜羽毛/愛惜羽毛 自惜羽毛/自惜羽毛
see 羽毛/羽毛 爱惜羽毛/愛惜羽毛