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Meaning of 明哲保身

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明 míng 哲 zhé 保 bǎo 身 shēn
a wise man looks after his own hide (idiom); to put one's own safety before matters of principle
Example Sentences
1
我们中国人的弱点是太懂得明哲保身了
。
The trouble with us Chinese is that we are too sensible.
2
再一种就是妥协
,
采取明哲保身的策略
。
The other one is compromise and to adopt the strategy named keeping out of troubles.
3
即便你的已往是一团乱麻
,
你的将来也是明哲保身的
。
Regardless of how filthy your past has been, your future is still spotless.
4
另一个哑巴是高个
,
眼睛里透出敏捷与伶俐
。
他穿得很淳厚
,
总是明哲保身
。
口语宝
。
The other mute was tall. His eyes had a quick, intelligent expression. He was always immaculate and very soberly dressed.
5
是将踢你屁股的人以牙还牙
,
还是明哲保身免受飞来横祸
?
Is to kick your ass people eye for an eye, or play it safe from the mishaps?