conduct oneself; discipline oneself
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to conduct oneself; to discipline oneself; to hold oneself to a standard
formalA classical, literary term describing one's personal conduct and moral discipline.
Tā他
yī一
shēng生
chí持
shēn身
yán严
zhèng正
，
shòu受
rén人
jìng敬
zhòng重
。
He conducted himself with strict integrity throughout his life, earning people's respect.
Chí持
shēn身
yǐ以
jiǎn俭
，
dài待
rén人
yǐ以
kuān宽
。
Be frugal in disciplining yourself and generous in dealing with others.
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Jūn君
zǐ子
chí持
shēn身
，
dāng当
rú如
lín临
shēn深
yuān渊
，
rú如
lǚ履
bó薄
bīng冰
。
A gentleman should conduct himself as if standing on the edge of an abyss or treading on thin ice.