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监守自盗
jiān shǒu zì dào
j+iān·1st tonesh+ǒu·3rd tonez+ì·4th toned+ào·4th tone
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
(idiom) to abandon moral principles in the pursuit of profit见利忘义jiàn lì wàng yìto know the law and break it (idiom); consciously going against the rules知法犯法zhī fǎ fàn fǎto steal盗窃dào qiè
Antonyms
to set an example (idiom); to serve as a model以身作则yǐ shēn zuò zélit. both sleeves flowing in the breeze (idiom); having clean hands · uncorrupted · unsoiled by corrupt practices两袖清风liǎng xiù qīng fēngself-restraint and devotion to public duties (idiom); selfless dedication · to serve the public interest wholeheartedly克己奉公kè jǐ fèng gōng
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