To know what is right or wrong but choose not to argue or contend for principle; to be aware of an issue but remain silent, often implying a lack of assertiveness or principled stand.
面对一些不公正的待遇，他总是选择知而不争，这让周围的人觉得他有些缺乏主见。
When faced with some unfair treatment, he always chooses to know but not contend, which makes those around him feel he lacks assertiveness.
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