敬而远之

jìng’éryuǎnzhī

to keep a respectful distance

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 敬而遠之
Dictionary entry

to show respect from a distance (idiom); to remain at a respectful distance

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敬
而
远
之

See it in sentences

大家对他敬而远之。

Dàjiā duì tā jìng’éryuǎnzhī.

English

Everyone keeps a respectful distance from him.

敬而远之更好。

Jìng’éryuǎnzhī gèng hǎo.

English

It is best to keep a respectful distance.

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敬
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远
之

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