- refuse to be contaminated by an evil influence; exercise self-control so as to protect oneself from immorality; have scruples and not to lower oneself; keep one's integrity [chastity]; lead an honest and clean life; maintain personal integrity (during chaotic times); preserve one's purity; refuse to soil one's hands
洁身自好的用法和样例:
例句
对大学新生而言洁身自好是很重要的。
It's important for the college freshman to keep his nose clean.