syu6 daai6 ziu1 fung1樹大招風树大招风
Jyutpingsyu6 daai6 ziu1 fung1
Yalesyuh daaih jīu fūng
Definition
A person in a high position or with a great reputation is likely to attract trouble or criticism.
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How it's used
This idiom serves as a warning against drawing unnecessary attention to oneself. It is frequently used to advise someone to keep a low profile when they are experiencing success or holding a prominent position. Unlike a simple warning, it carries a sense of inevitability, suggesting that trouble is a natural consequence of being prominent.
Examples
Why are you being so high-profile? Be careful, fame invites trouble.
After he got promoted, he became a target for others because of his high position.
Related words
Common phrases
be careful of attracting trouble through fame
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