sit idly by without lending a helping hand

sit idly by without lending a helping hand

The Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Zu ò sh ī B ù Ji ù, which means to see others encounter difficulties or dangers, sit by and watch, not to rescue. From the romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong of Ming Dynasty.

Idiom usage

It means not to save when you see death

Examples

When others are in trouble, we should help them enthusiastically and never turn a blind eye to help them.

Analysis of Idioms

Close synonyms: do not save at the sight of death, stand idly by and watch from the wall

Antonym: be reckless, go through fire and water, be fearless in the face of danger

The origin of Idioms

Chapter 117 of the romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong of Ming Dynasty: "that is to say, the middle of Shu is in danger. How can you sit back and not help yourself."

Idiom explanation

Sit and watch: sit and watch. See others encounter difficulties or danger, sit on the side and watch, do not go to rescue.