The two idioms, "keep to oneself" and "follow the rules", are derived from traditional Chinese culture, and their meanings are similar, but their emphases are different.
First of all, let's take a look at the idiom "keep to yourself". It literally means to stay in your duty and position. In this idiom, the word "fen" represents duty, that is, a person's status and role in society and family. "Self-discipline" emphasizes self-restraint and self-control, that is, not exceeding one's own scope of responsibility. As a result, people who are "self-contained" are often considered to be ethical, responsible people who are able to self-discipline, follow the rules, and do not behave in a deviant manner.
Next, let's take a look at the idiom "conformity". It literally means to act according to the rules, rules, and not to go beyond the thunder pool. The "follow" and "follow" in this idiom both mean to follow and execute, while "rules" and "moments" represent rules and rules. Together, these words vividly depict a person who acts by the rules, who is often seen as a disciplined, orderly person. In contrast, "following the rules" puts more emphasis on following established rules and guidelines, sticking to the rules, and not daring to be flexible.
In discerning between these two idioms, we can see that their emphases differ. "Keeping to oneself" focuses more on self-discipline and responsibility, while "following the rules" focuses more on following established rules and guidelines. Therefore, although both idioms express the meaning of obeying the rules and not exceeding the rules, their emphasis and connotations are different. In practical application, we can choose the appropriate idiom to express our meaning according to the context.
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