知止不殆 — “To know when to stop prevents danger”
知止不殆 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to know when to stop prevents danger”. Knowing when enough is enough ensures safety and avoids peril. It advises against excess in actions. Literally, “Know when to stop, not perilous”.
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在追求目标的过程中，我们要懂得知止不殆，避免过度劳累或贪得无厌。
In the pursuit of goals, we must understand the wisdom of knowing when to stop, to avoid excessive fatigue or insatiable greed.
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Open the tool →Questions about 知止不殆
What does 知止不殆 mean?
知止不殆 (zhī zhǐ bù dài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to know when to stop prevents danger”.
How do you pronounce 知止不殆?
知止不殆 is pronounced zhī zhǐ bù dài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 知止不殆 literally mean?
Literally, 知止不殆 means “Know when to stop, not perilous”. It is used to mean “to know when to stop prevents danger”.
What is the Chinese definition of 知止不殆?
殆：危险。知道适可而止的人就不会遇到危险。旧时劝人行事不要过分。