Chinese Proverbs 察其友，知其人
chá qí yǒu, zhī qí rén
察 其 友， 知 其 人
A man is known by the company he keeps.
解釋 ( paraphrase )
觀察一個人有什麼樣的朋友，就知道這個人的性格和爲人。
這條諺語告訴我們，人與人志趣相投而變成朋友，而且能相互影響。一個人要是有良好的品行，那麼他的朋友也同樣高尚。如果他品行低劣，那麼他的朋友也不會太正直。因此從一個人的朋友就能看出這個人的性格和爲人。這裏建議我們要結交善友，善於結友。品行好的朋友能使人受益終身，品行差的朋友會讓人享樂懶惰。
This proverb tells us people of the same tastes and habits like to be together and influence each other. If one behaves well, his friends are also noble-minded. If a person behaves badly, his friends are not supposed to be honorable. Therefore, a man can be known by the company he keeps.
The proverb advises us to make good friends and right decision. A well-behaved friend can benefit you and an immoral friend will lead you to enjoyment and laziness.
