It's dangerous to associate with ruthless and cruel people; don't make a vicious person your neighbor or close associate.
他个性暴躁，常与人争执，真是饥虎不可为邻，大家都不敢和他深交。
His temper is volatile, and he often quarrels with others; truly, a hungry tiger cannot be a neighbor, so no one dares to befriend him closely.
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Early Modern
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