鸥鸟不下 — “To be highly vigilant and wary”
鸥鸟不下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be highly vigilant and wary”. Especially when sensing potential danger or harm from others, and thus taking extra precautions. Literally, “Seagulls do not descend”.
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面对不怀好意的合作邀请，他深知其中风险，如同“鸥鸟不下”，始终保持警惕。
Faced with ill-intentioned cooperation invitations, he was well aware of the risks, maintaining constant vigilance as if "seagulls do not descend."
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What does 鸥鸟不下 mean?
鸥鸟不下 (ōu niǎo bù xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be highly vigilant and wary”.
How do you pronounce 鸥鸟不下?
鸥鸟不下 is pronounced ōu niǎo bù xià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鸥鸟不下 literally mean?
Literally, 鸥鸟不下 means “Seagulls do not descend”. It is used to mean “to be highly vigilant and wary”.
What is the Chinese definition of 鸥鸟不下?
鸥鸟不愿飞下来。比喻察觉他人将伤害自己，加倍防范