wai4 jan4 cyu2 sai3為人處世为人处世

Jyutpingwai4 jan4 cyu2 sai3

Yalewàih yàhn chyú sai

Definition

The way one conducts oneself and interacts with others in society.

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How it's used

This idiom describes the way a person conducts themselves in society and handles interpersonal relationships. It carries a slightly formal or mature tone, often used when evaluating someone's character or social maturity. While it is a four-character idiom, it is frequently used in casual conversation to discuss workplace dynamics or social reputation.

Examples

keoi5佢wai4為jan4人cyu2處sai3世hou2好jyun4圓waat6滑，bin1邊go3個dou1都zung1鍾ji3意keoi5佢。

He is very tactful in his social interactions, everyone likes him.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢wai4為jan4人cyu2處sai3世ge3嘅taai3態dou6度dim2點aa3呀？

What do you think of his attitude towards dealing with people?

Common phrases

wai4為jan4人cyu2處sai3世jyun4圓waat6滑

tactful in social interactions

wai4為jan4人cyu2處sai3世taai3態dou6度

attitude towards social conduct

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple verb phrase, but it functions more like a noun phrase representing a person's overall social philosophy. Avoid using it to describe a single specific action, as it refers to a consistent pattern of behavior over time.