he who is near cinnabar turns red, he who is near ink turns black
Saying俗语俗語
Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use
Meaning
You are influenced by the company you keep: good friends make you good, bad ones make you bad. Close to 'birds of a feather' or 'lie down with dogs, get up with fleas'. Often a warning to choose friends carefully.