round in disposition and square in action—have a flexible stratagem and an upright character ❍ 胆欲大而心欲小,智欲圆而行欲方……(《旧唐书·孙思邈传》) It is desirable to be bold but cautious and flexible but upright.
智圆行方zhi yuan xing fang
resourceful and upright
智圆行方zhì yuán xínɡ fānɡ
智:智谋;行:行为;方:方正。考虑问题要通达,做事要端正,不苟且。have a good disposition and upright character, have a flexible stratagen and an upright character