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CHINESE WORD

jìng ér yuǎn zhī

敬而远之

to show respect from a distance (idiom)

HSK 7-9
Numbered pinyin
jing4 er2 yuan3 zhi1
English meanings
to show respect from a distance (idiom), to remain at a respectful distance

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    jìngéryuǎnzhī敬而远之。

    Keep at a respectful distance.

  2. 02

    bǎochí保持jùlí距离。

    Keep distance.

  3. 03

    jǐnshèn谨慎jiāowǎng交往。

    Be cautious in dealings.

  4. 04

    zūnzhòng尊重tārén他人。

    Respect others.

  5. 05

    lǐmào礼貌xiāng相dài待。

    Be polite.

  6. 06

    bǎwò把握fēncun分寸。

    Know the limits.

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