敬鬼神而遠之

jìngguǐshén'éryuǎnzhī

keep one's distance from the gods and spirits while showing them respect—stay at a respectful distance from somebody

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jing4 gui3 shen2 er2 yuan3 zhi1

to respect Gods and demons from a distance (idiom); to remain at a respectful distance

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敬鬼神而遠之|敬鬼神而远之 [jìng guǐ shén ér yuǎn zhī] ► to respect Gods and demons from a distance (idiom); to remain at a respectful distance