安分守己

ānfènshǒujǐ

abide by the law and behave oneself; be content with one's lot and act one's part; know one's place

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abide by the law and behave oneself

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abide by the law and behave oneself

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ān fèn shǒu jǐ

v. know one's place

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an1 fen4 shou3 ji3

to abide by the law and behave oneself (idiom), to know one's place, to not meddle in others' affairs

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安分守己

ān fèn shǒu jǐ

remain in one's proper sphere; abide by law and behave oneself; accept one's position in life; act dutifully; act according to one's station; act proper to one's status; be contented (content) with one's lot; behave properly; fulfill (keep) one's duty and exercise self-control; keep one's nose clean; keep to (take) one's own line; know one's place and mind one's own business; law-abiding; stick to one's last:

那个木匠想当律师， 但别人劝他安分守己地干他自己的老本行。 That carpenter wanted to become a lawyer， but he was advised to stick to his last.

你要安分守己， 不要卷到那里头去。 Keep your nose clean， and don't get involved.

我知道你是个好人， 你是安分守己的。 I know you've been a conscientious worker， content with your lot and not giving any trouble.

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安分守己|安分守己 [ān fèn shǒu jǐ] ► to be content with one's lot (idiom) ► to know one's place