不如收敛锋芒
“it is better to step back”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Given the current treacherous situation at court,”
不如收敛锋芒
“it is better to step back”
静观他人斗个你死我活
“and watch others fight desperately to the death.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Hiding one's edge (Tao Guang Yang Hui) is a foundational strategy in Chinese political philosophy to survive treacherous power struggles by letting rivals eliminate each other.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
might as well; it would be better to
Introduces a better alternative or strategic recommendation.
to hide one's talents; keep a low profile
An idiomatic four-character expression meaning to conceal one's edge or brilliance to avoid conflict or jealousy.
