一本万利
yī běn wàn lì
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1 small capital, huge profit (idiom); to put in a little and get a lot out
不由自主
bù yóu zì zhǔ
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1 can't help; involuntarily (idiom)
事不关己
shì bù guān jǐ
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1 a matter of no concern to oneself (idiom)
事不关己,高高挂起
shì bù guān jǐ , gāo gāo guà qǐ
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1 to feel unconcerned and let matters rest (idiom)
人在江湖,身不由己
rén zài jiāng hú , shēn bù yóu jǐ
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1 you can't always do as you like
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2 one has to compromise in this world (idiom)
仁言利博
rén yán lì bó
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1 Words of benevolence apply universally (idiom). Humanitarian expressions benefit all.
便民利民
biàn mín lì mín
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1 for the convenience and benefit of the people (idiom)
克己复礼
kè jǐ fù lǐ
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1 restrain yourself and return to the rites (idiom, from Analects); to subdue self and observe proprieties
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2 (any number of possible translations)
六神无主
liù shén wú zhǔ
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1 out of one's wits (idiom)
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2 distracted
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3 stunned
冤有头,债有主
yuān yǒu tóu , zhài yǒu zhǔ
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1 for every grievance someone is responsible, for every debt there is a debtor (idiom)
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2 when settling disputes one should not involve third parties
利令智昏
lì lìng zhì hūn
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1 to lose one's head through material greed (idiom)
利欲熏心
lì yù xūn xīn
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1 blinded by greed (idiom)
利禄薰心
lì lù xūn xīn
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1 to be eager for wealth and emolument (idiom)
克己奉公
kè jǐ fèng gōng
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1 self-restraint and devotion to public duties (idiom); selfless dedication
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2 to serve the public interest wholeheartedly
功名利禄
gōng míng lì lù
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1 position and wealth (idiom); rank, fame and fortune
反客为主
fǎn kè wéi zhǔ
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1 lit. the guest acts as host (idiom); fig. to turn from passive to active behavior
各执己见
gè zhí jǐ jiàn
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1 each sticks to his own view (idiom); a dialogue of the deaf
各持己见
gè chí jǐ jiàn
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1 each sticks to his own opinion (idiom); chacun son gout
名利双收
míng lì shuāng shōu
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1 both fame and fortune (idiom)
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2 both virtue and reward
名花有主
míng huā yǒu zhǔ
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1 the girl is already taken (idiom)