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有自知之明

know one’s own limitations

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know one’s own limitations Often implies an honest awareness of one’s abilities or shortcomings; it can be used ironically or teasingly.
CH: 他知道自己不适合做经理，算是有自知之明。
EN: He knows he isn’t suited to be a manager, so he knows his own limitations.

要当特警就要有自知之明

To become a SWAT officer, you need to know your own limits.

— 精英部队2：大敌当前 (2010)

原来你也有自知之明

So you do know your own limitations after all.

— 铃芽之旅 (2022)

她倒有自知之明

At least she knows her own limitations.

— 办公室的故事 (1977)