自惜羽毛
zì​xī​yǔ​máo

to cherish one's reputation

  • created sense approved 自惜羽毛 · zì​xī​yǔ​máo · to cherish one's reputation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自惜羽毛

    zì​xī​yǔ​máo

    to cherish one's reputation

    to value and protect one's own character or integrity; to be careful of one's public image

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 惜 (literal) → 惜 · xī · to cherish 羽毛 (literal) → 羽毛 · yǔ​máo · reputation

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