树大招风 A big tree attracts the wind
Explanation
比喻人出名或有钱财就容易惹人注意，引起麻烦。
It is used to describe that a person who is famous or wealthy is more likely to attract the attention of others and get into trouble.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个叫李白的诗仙，他写的诗词深受人们的喜爱，名气越来越大。他本来就潇洒不羁，再加上名气大，自然树大招风。有人嫉妒他的才华，有人想攀附他，还有人想利用他。一时间，李白身边围绕着各种各样的人，让他应接不暇。有一天，他正和朋友在酒楼喝酒，突然来了几个官差，说有人告他犯了罪，要把他抓走。李白一时不知所措，只能无奈地跟他们走了。这就是树大招风的后果。
It is said that during the Tang Dynasty, there was a poet named Li Bai, whose poems and songs were very popular and whose fame grew increasingly great. He was naturally unconventional and unrestrained, and because he was famous, he naturally attracted a lot of attention. Some envied his talent, some wanted to flatter him, others wanted to exploit him. For a time, Li Bai was surrounded by all sorts of people, and he could barely cope. One day, as he was drinking with friends at an inn, several policemen suddenly appeared and said that someone had reported him for a crime and that he had to be arrested. Li Bai was completely taken aback and didn't know what to do, and had to go with them. This is the consequence of being too famous.
Usage
多用于形容人或事物由于显眼或突出而招致非议或麻烦。
Often used to describe that a person or thing attracts criticism or trouble because of its conspicuousness or prominence.
Examples
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他功成名就后，树大招风，引来了许多是非。
ta gongchengmingjiu hou, shu da zhao feng, yin laile xuduo shifei.
After his success, he became a target for trouble.
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这家公司发展迅速，树大招风，面临着越来越多的竞争压力。
zhe jia gongsi fazhan suisu, shu da zhao feng, mianlinzhe yuelaiyue duo de jingzheng yali
The rapidly growing company is facing increasing competition because of its success.