倾柯卫足 — “To be good at protecting oneself”
倾柯卫足 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be good at protecting oneself”. To be overly cautious in self-preservation, sometimes even anticipating threats. Literally, “To throw a branch to guard one's foot”.
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倾柯卫足 Pronunciation and Pinyin
倾柯卫足 Character Breakdown
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他凡事都仔细斟酌，倾柯卫足，从不让自己陷入不必要的风险。
He considers everything carefully, showing a tendency to protect himself, and never lets himself fall into unnecessary risks.
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What does 倾柯卫足 mean?
倾柯卫足 (qīng kē wèi zú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be good at protecting oneself”.
How do you pronounce 倾柯卫足?
倾柯卫足 is pronounced qīng kē wèi zú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 倾柯卫足 literally mean?
Literally, 倾柯卫足 means “to throw a branch to guard one's foot”. It is used to mean “to be good at protecting oneself”.
What is the Chinese definition of 倾柯卫足?
指善于保护自己。