敬而远之

jìng ér yuǎn zhī

HSK 7–9

Meaning

表示尊敬对方，但不愿或不敢接近，保持一定的距离。

To show respect for someone but keep one's distance, unwilling or afraid to get close.

常用于形容对某人或某事既尊敬又疏远的态度，多因敬畏、不认同或避免麻烦。

Often used to describe an attitude of respectful distance toward someone or something, due to awe, disagreement, or to avoid trouble.

1 对于那位严厉的教授，学生们都敬而远之。 (Students all keep a respectful distance from that strict professor.)
2 他对这种复杂的人际关系敬而远之，从不参与。 (He keeps a respectful distance from this kind of complicated interpersonal relationship, never getting involved.)
3 面对危险的野生动物，最好的策略就是敬而远之。 (When facing dangerous wild animals, the best strategy is to keep a respectful distance.)
4 很多同事对他那种傲慢的态度敬而远之。 (Many colleagues keep a respectful distance from his arrogant attitude.)
5 对于不了解的领域，他往往敬而远之，不愿轻易尝试。 (He often keeps a respectful distance from unfamiliar fields, unwilling to try easily.)

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