独善一身 — “To care only about one's own well-being or interests”
独善一身 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to care only about one's own well-being or interests”. Often at the expense of others or without considering societal responsibilities.
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独善一身 Pronunciation and Pinyin
独善一身 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 独善一身
他总是独善一身，从不参与社区的公共事务。
He always keeps to himself, never getting involved in community public affairs.
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Synonyms of 独善一身
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Open the tool →Questions about 独善一身
What does 独善一身 mean?
独善一身 (dú shàn yī shēn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to care only about one's own well-being or interests”.
How do you pronounce 独善一身?
独善一身 is pronounced dú shàn yī shēn in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 独善一身?
指只顾自己，不管别人。同“独善其身”。