君子动口不动手

君子动口不动手

Literally means:

a gentleman uses his tongue, not his fists

Actually means:

gentlemen should reason things out rather than resort to force

君子, a cultured or noble gentleman.

This phrase means that a gentleperson resorts to reason rather than force in solving disputes or conflicts. It is used to remind people to solve disputes in peaceful ways.

君子，品格高尚或有修养的人。

君子动口不动手，有道德有修养的人处理争执或纠纷时只讲道理，不动用武力。提醒人们和平解决争端。