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做人留一线,日后好相见

zuò rén liú yī xiàn, rì hòu hǎo xiāng jiàn
Leave a line of retreat when dealing with others, so you can meet again in the future.

When being a person, leave one thread/line; in the future, it will be easy to meet again.

Don't push people to the brink or burn bridges. Always leave...

Don't push people to the brink or burn bridges. Always leave some room for compromise or forgiveness, because you never know when you'll need each other again.

This is a core principle of Chinese interpersonal relationships, emphasizing long-term harmony over short-term victory. It's related to the concept of 'face' and maintaining relationships.

Someone might say this when advising a friend not to humiliate an opponent in a dispute, or when a manager suggests a gentler approach to firing an employee.

Chinese society is relationship-oriented (关系). This saying reminds people that every interaction is part of a long-term social web — being ruthless today may cost you tomorrow.

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