知止不辱 — “To know when to be content or when to stop”
知止不辱 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to know when to be content or when to stop”. Thereby avoiding disgrace or humiliation. Literally, “Know where to stop, avoid disgrace”.
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一个人在取得成就后，如果能知止不辱，不贪图更多，就能保持自己的名声和尊严。
After achieving success, if one knows when to be content and avoids craving for more, they can preserve their reputation and dignity.
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Open the tool →Questions about 知止不辱
What does 知止不辱 mean?
知止不辱 (zhī zhǐ bù rǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to know when to be content or when to stop”.
How do you pronounce 知止不辱?
知止不辱 is pronounced zhī zhǐ bù rǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 知止不辱 literally mean?
Literally, 知止不辱 means “Know where to stop, avoid disgrace”. It is used to mean “to know when to be content or when to stop”.
What is the Chinese definition of 知止不辱?
知道满足就不会受到羞辱