kính nhi viễn chi
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to respect yet keep one's distance; to respectfully distance oneself
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bản lĩnh ở người phụ nữ thông minh nhiều khi khiến đàn ông... sợ, chỉ biết kính nhi viễn chi mà chẳng dám đến gần.A smart woman's fortitude on many occasions make men... afraid, so much they only know to just respectfully keep their distance and dare not approach.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “kính nhi viễn chi” mean?
to respect yet keep one's distance; to respectfully distance oneself
Is “kính nhi viễn chi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.