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to show respect from a distance (idiom) · to remain at a respectful distance

敬而远之
jìng ér yuǎn zhī
IdiomHSK 7-9
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to hold sb in the same regard as one would a god (idiom)敬若神明jìng ruò shén mínglit. seeming neither close nor distant (idiom) · fig. to keep one's distance · (of a relationship) lukewarm · vague若即若离ruò jí ruò líto revere敬畏jìng wèito drift apart · to become estranged · to alienate · estrangement疏远shū yuǎn
Antonyms
amiable and approachable (idiom); easygoing · modest and unassuming · (of writing) plain and simple · easy to understand平易近人píng yì jìn rénaffable · genial和蔼可亲hé ǎi kě qīn(lit.) body and shadow follow each other (idiom) · (fig.) inseparable形影相随xíng yǐng xiāng suí
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