避溺山隅 — “To avoid danger or trouble by keeping a safe distance”
避溺山隅 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to avoid danger or trouble by keeping a safe distance”. To steer clear of potential harm or controversy. Literally, “avoid drowning by taking refuge in a mountain corner”.
避溺山隅 Pronunciation and Pinyin
避溺山隅 Character Breakdown
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What does 避溺山隅 mean?
避溺山隅 (bì nì shān yú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to avoid danger or trouble by keeping a safe distance”.
How do you pronounce 避溺山隅?
避溺山隅 is pronounced bì nì shān yú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 避溺山隅 literally mean?
Literally, 避溺山隅 means “avoid drowning by taking refuge in a mountain corner”. It is used to mean “to avoid danger or trouble by keeping a safe distance”.
What is the Chinese definition of 避溺山隅?
指防止淹死而躲入山隅。表示远远回避。