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恭敬不如从命

gōngjìngbùrúcóngmìng

Traditional: 恭敬不如從命

deference is no substitute for obedience (idiom); to follow sb's precepts is the sincerest form of respect

Character Breakdown

恭
gōng
polite, respectful, reverent
HSK 5
敬
jìng
to respect, to honor; respectfully
HSK 5
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
如
rú
as, as if, like, such as, supposing
HSK 3
从
cóng
from, by, since, whence, through
HSK 2
命
mìng
life; destiny, fate, luck; an order, instruction
HSK 4

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