坐视不理 — “To sit by and watch without intervening”
坐视不理 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sit by and watch without intervening”. To remain indifferent and take no action. Literally, “Sit and watch, and ignore”.
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坐视不理 Pronunciation and Pinyin
坐视不理 Character Breakdown
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面对同学的困境，我们不能坐视不理，应该伸出援手。
Facing a classmate's predicament, we cannot sit by and do nothing; we should offer a helping hand.
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Open the tool →Questions about 坐视不理
What does 坐视不理 mean?
坐视不理 (zuò shì bù lǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sit by and watch without intervening”.
How do you pronounce 坐视不理?
坐视不理 is pronounced zuò shì bù lǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 坐视不理 literally mean?
Literally, 坐视不理 means “Sit and watch, and ignore”. It is used to mean “to sit by and watch without intervening”.
What is the Chinese definition of 坐视不理?
袖手旁观，不理不睬