安分守己
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English
- to be content with one's lot (idiom)
- (idiom) Mind one's own business
- to know one's place
- remain in one's proper sphere; abide by law and behave oneself.
粵語 — Cantonese
- 安守本分，堅持原則。
Examples
學師至緊要安分守己，唔好下下諗住自立門户。
The most important thing as an apprentice is to know your place and stay within your bounds. Don't think about setting up your own business all the time.
Sources: cc-canto, cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk