The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「明哲保身」, detailing its meaning and use.
Today’s idiom is 「明哲保身」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
A wise person is good at protecting himself. It now refers to an attitude of avoiding principled struggles for fear of getting involved.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
míng zhé bǎo shēn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ming4 jit3 bou2 san1
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
