很爱惜自己羽毛的人
“above all.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我发现她其实是一个
“who guards her reputation”
很 爱惜自己羽毛 的人
“above all.”
从道德上也找不到
“There's no clear flaw”
“She guards her moral standing fiercely; she will never do anything that could tarnish her public image.”
Cherishing one's feathers (aixi yumao) reflects the high value Chinese culture places on long-term moral reputation and public credibility, signaling someone who refuses to get their hands dirty.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to guard one's own reputation meticulously; to protect one's moral image
A classic metaphor derived from birds keeping their plumage immaculate, used to describe people who strictly safeguard their public integrity.