汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 立身处世
立身处世 (立身處世)
the way of one's conduct and interaction in society (idiom)
立身 Be a man / 处世 Be active in society and interact with people / Refers to the various activities of people dealing with others in society
指在社会上待人接物的种种活动。也说立身行事。
shēn () chù/chǔ shì
EXAMPLE SENTENCES

“诚信”是人立身处世的基点。

"Honesty" is the basis of people get on in the world.

这里的生活教会你如何在社会上立身处世

Life here teaches you to function in a social environment.

不受教育而想立身处世,就像没有砖和灰泥来建造房子一样。

You might as well erect a house without bricks and mortar as try to get on In life without education.

我学习了以往会议的记录,并向李先生指导我在这里如果立身处世

I've studied the reports of past meetings, and I've asked Mr. Lee for his guidance in conducting myself here.