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置身事外 (zhì shēn shì wài) — (idiom) to stay aloof from a matter; to remain uninvolved

Definition

An idiom meaning 'to stand aloof from a situation' — deliberately keeping oneself uninvolved rather than being ignorant. Implies a conscious choice to distance oneself, often carrying a negative judgment when the issue requires one's responsibility.

idiom
to stay aloof from a matterto remain uninvolved

Examples

  • ，置身事外。
    Tā bù xiǎng cān yù zhè jiàn shì, xuǎn zé zhì shēn shì wài.
    He didn't want to get involved in this matter and chose to stay aloof.
  • ，置身事外。
    Miàn duì zhè ge zhēng lùn, tā shǐ zhōng zhì shēn shì wài.
    Facing this debate, he remained aloof throughout.
  • ，置身事外。
    Gōng sī nèi bù de wèn tí, guǎn lǐ céng bù néng zhì shēn shì wài.
    For internal company problems, management cannot stay aloof.
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