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独善其身 (dú shàn qí shēn)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To maintain one's own integrity and not get involved in others' affairs or societal issues.

Definition (中文解释)

独唯独;善好,维护。原意是做不上官就修养好自身。现指只顾自己,不管别人。

Derivation (典故出处)

《孟子·尽心上》穷则独善其身,达则兼善天下。”

Example (造句示例)

In times of widespread corruption, he chose to focus on his own moral conduct and not engage in politics, practicing the principle of '独善其身'.