缩手旁观 — “To stand by with folded arms”
缩手旁观 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stand by with folded arms”. To look on unconcerned; to remain an onlooker without offering help or getting involved. Literally, “To withdraw hands and watch from the side”.
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缩手旁观 Pronunciation and Pinyin
缩手旁观 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 缩手旁观
当团队成员都忙着解决问题时，他却选择缩手旁观，让大家都感到不解。
While the team members were all busy solving the problem, he chose to stand by with folded arms, which made everyone feel confused.
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Open the tool →Questions about 缩手旁观
What does 缩手旁观 mean?
缩手旁观 (suō shǒu páng guān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stand by with folded arms”.
How do you pronounce 缩手旁观?
缩手旁观 is pronounced suō shǒu páng guān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 缩手旁观 literally mean?
Literally, 缩手旁观 means “to withdraw hands and watch from the side”. It is used to mean “to stand by with folded arms”.
What is the Chinese definition of 缩手旁观?
把手笼在袖子里在旁观看。比喻置身事外，不过问也不协助