涅而不淄 — “To maintain one's noble character and integrity”
涅而不淄 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to maintain one's noble character and integrity”. Remaining unsullied despite being in a corrupt or adverse environment. Literally, “Dyed in black mud but not stained black”.
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What does 涅而不淄 mean?
涅而不淄 (niè ér bù zī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to maintain one's noble character and integrity”.
How do you pronounce 涅而不淄?
涅而不淄 is pronounced niè ér bù zī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 涅而不淄 literally mean?
Literally, 涅而不淄 means “Dyed in black mud but not stained black”. It is used to mean “to maintain one's noble character and integrity”.
What is the Chinese definition of 涅而不淄?
比喻品格高尚，不受恶劣环境的影响。同“涅而不缁”。