河水不犯井水
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to keep to one's own area and not interfere with others
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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use
- Literally
- river water doesn't encroach on well water
- Meaning
- Two parties keep to their own areas and don't interfere with each other. Neutral; close to 'live and let live'.
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