不越雷池 bù yuè léi chí

DEFINITIONS

  1. not overstepping the prescribed limits
  2. to remain within bounds

CHARACTERS

不 bù
HSK 1
no, not; un-; negative prefix
越 yuè
HSK 3
exceed, go beyond; the more ...
雷 léi
HSK 5
thunder
池 chí
HSK 5
pool, pond; moat; cistern