旁观者清 (páng guān zhě qīng) — the onlooker sees most clearly; outsiders have a clearer perspective
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'the onlooker sees most clearly' — someone outside a situation has a clearer view than those involved. Often paired with 当局者迷 (the insider is confused).
verb
the onlooker sees most clearlyoutsiders have a clearer perspective
Examples
- ，，旁观者清。Zhè jiàn shì wǒ men tài zháo jí le, fǎn ér kàn bù qīng, zhēn shì páng guān zhě qīng.We're too anxious about this matter and can't see clearly — truly, the onlooker sees most clearly.
- ，旁观者清，。Dāng jú zhě mí, páng guān zhě qīng, nǐ yīng gāi tīng tīng bié rén de yì jiàn.Those involved are confused, while the onlooker sees clearly — you should listen to others' opinions.
- ，旁观者清，。Bié jí zhe zuò jué dìng, yě xǔ páng guān zhě qīng, xiān wèn wèn páng guān zhě de kàn fǎ.Don't rush to decide; maybe the onlooker sees most clearly — first ask for an outsider's view.
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