安分守己 (ān fèn shǒu jǐ) — (idiom) to be content with one's lot, to know one's place, and to behave properly
Definition
A chengyu meaning to stay in one's place, keep quiet, and not cause trouble — a strong, often moralizing tone about quiet, obedient behavior.
idiom
to be content with one's lotto know one's placeand to behave properly
Examples
- 安分守己，。Tā yì zhí shì gè ān fèn shǒu jǐ de rén, cóng bù rě shì.He has always been a law-abiding person who never stirs up trouble.
- 安分守己，。Fù mǔ cháng jiào yù zǐ nǚ yào ān fèn shǒu jǐ, bú yào gēn bié rén pān bǐ.Parents often teach their children to be content with their lot and not to compare with others.
- 安分守己，。Tā ān fèn shǒu jǐ dì guò rì zi, suī rán bú fù yù dàn shì hěn tā shi.He lives a peaceful life, staying in his lane; although not rich, he feels very secure.
Origin
Compound word构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate
Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.
安分 means content with one's lot, and 守己 means keeping to oneself; together they describe behaving properly.
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