kính nhi viễn chi
keep at arm's length
Tones 4 syllables — kính: sắc (high rising) · nhi: ngang (level) · viễn: ngã (creaky rising) · chi: ngang (level) ?
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Meaning
- to show respect on the surface but keep a distance
Common Collocations
kính nhi viễn chi với người xấu
keep a distance from bad people
kính nhi viễn chi thái độ
attitude of keeping distance
Examples
Đối với người như vậy, nên kính nhi viễn chi.
One should keep at arm's length from such people.
Anh ta luôn kính nhi viễn chi với đồng nghiệp.
He always keeps his colleagues at arm's length.
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FAQ
How do you say "keep at arm's length" in Vietnamese?
"keep at arm's length" in Vietnamese is kính nhi viễn chi.
What does kính nhi viễn chi mean in English?
kính nhi viễn chi means "keep at arm's length" (phrase). to show respect on the surface but keep a distance.
How is kính nhi viễn chi pronounced?
kính nhi viễn chi has 4 syllables: kính: sắc (high rising) · nhi: ngang (level) · viễn: ngã (creaky rising) · chi: ngang (level). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How is kính nhi viễn chi used in a sentence?
For example: Đối với người như vậy, nên kính nhi viễn chi. (One should keep at arm's length from such people.); Anh ta luôn kính nhi viễn chi với đồng nghiệp. (He always keeps his colleagues at arm's length.).
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