suō​shǒu​páng​guān

to stand by with folded arms

Senses

缩手旁观/ 縮手旁觀 suō​shǒu​páng​guān (also sù​shǒu​páng​guān) to stand by with folded arms

to stand by and watch without helping; to remain uninvolved in a situation that requires action

References

synonym 冷眼旁观/冷眼旁觀 缩手旁观/縮手旁觀