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恭敬不如从命
恭敬不如從命
gōngjìngbùrúcóngmìng
1.
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
10 丶
敬
jìng
to respect, to honor; respectfully
HSK 5
12 丶
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
4 丶
如
rú
as, as if, like, such as, supposing
HSK 3
6 丶
从
cóng
from, by, since, whence, through
HSK 2
4 丶
命
mìng
life; destiny, fate, luck; an order, instruction
HSK 4
8 丶
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