conduct oneself in society; deal with the world
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to conduct oneself in society; to deal with the world; to get along in the world
formalRefers to the way one behaves, establishes oneself, and interacts with others in social contexts. Often carries connotations of moral philosophy and social wisdom.
Lì立
shēn身
chǔ处
shì世
，
chéng诚
xìn信
wéi为
běn本
。
In conducting oneself in society, integrity is the foundation.
Fù父
qīn亲
jiào教
dǎo导
wǒ我
rú如
hé何
lì立
shēn身
chǔ处
shì世
。
My father taught me how to conduct myself in the world.
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Zhè这
běn本
shū书
jiǎng讲
de的
shì是
gǔ古
rén人
de的
lì立
shēn身
chǔ处
shì世
zhī之
dào道
。
This book discusses the ancient ways of dealing with the world.