Definition
旁观者清 is a four-character idiom meaning that someone not directly involved in a situation can see things more clearly than those who are. It's often used to suggest that an outsider's perspective is valuable. The literal translation ('bystander clear') doesn't capture the full meaning — it's a complete statement, not just a description of a person.
v.p.
the onlooker sees most clearlyoutsiders have a clearer perspective
Examples
- ，，旁观者清。Zhè jiàn shì wǒmen tài zháojí le, fǎn'ér kàn bù qīng, zhēn shì páng guān zhě qīng.We're too anxious about this matter and can't see clearly — truly, the onlooker sees most clearly.
- ，旁观者清，。Dāng jú zhě mí, páng guān zhě qīng, nǐ yīnggāi tīng tīng biérén de yìjiàn.Those involved are confused, while the onlooker sees clearly — you should listen to others' opinions.
- ，旁观者清，。Bié jízhe zuò juédìng, yěxǔ páng guān zhě qīng, xiān wèn wèn pángguān zhě de kànfǎ.Don't rush to decide; maybe the onlooker sees most clearly — first ask for an outsider's view.
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