李下瓜田 — “Under a plum tree, in a melon patch”
李下瓜田 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be in a situation where one might easily be suspected of wrongdoing, even if innocent; to avoid situations that could lead to suspicion”. Literally, “under a plum tree, in a melon patch”.
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- lǐ李bái白táo桃hóng红vibrant spring scene with red peach and white plum
- lǐ李guō郭xiān仙zhōu舟profound cherished friendship
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- lǐ李guō郭tóng同chuán船close friends enjoying each other's company
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What does 李下瓜田 mean?
李下瓜田 (lǐ xià guā tián) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be in a situation where one might easily be suspected of wrongdoing, even if innocent; to avoid situations that could lead to suspicion”.
How do you pronounce 李下瓜田?
李下瓜田 is pronounced lǐ xià guā tián in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 李下瓜田 literally mean?
Literally, 李下瓜田 means “under a plum tree, in a melon patch”. It is used to mean “to be in a situation where one might easily be suspected of wrongdoing, even if innocent; to avoid situations that could lead to suspicion”.
What is the Chinese definition of 李下瓜田?
比喻容易引起嫌疑的场合。