law-abiding; well-behaved; knowing one's place
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
well-behaved; law-abiding; content with one's lot
neutralDescribes a person who behaves properly, obeys rules, and does not overstep boundaries. Often used to praise someone's character.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
gè个
fēi非
cháng常
ān安
fèn分
de的
rén人
，
cóng从
bù不
rě惹
shì是
shēng生
fēi非
。
He is a very law-abiding person and never looks for trouble.
Nǐ你
yào要
ān安
fèn分
shǒu守
jǐ己
，
hǎo好
hǎo好
gōng工
zuò作
。
You should be content with your lot and work hard.
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Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
zuì最
jìn近
bù不
dà大
ān安
fèn分
，
zǒng总
xiǎng想
wǎng往
wài外
pǎo跑
。
This child hasn't been very well-behaved lately, always wanting to run outside.