







祝哽在前,祝噎在后 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show extreme solicitude and meticulous care”. Especially towards the elderly or respected individuals, ensuring their comfort and well-being. It evokes the image of someone praying diligently to prevent any mishap (like choking) during their meals, symbolizing profound attentiveness and benevolence. Literally, “Praying against choking ahead, praying against gagging behind”.

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Open the tool →祝哽在前,祝噎在后 (zhù gěng zài qián , zhù yē zài hòu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show extreme solicitude and meticulous care”.
祝哽在前,祝噎在后 is pronounced zhù gěng zài qián , zhù yē zài hòu in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 祝哽在前,祝噎在后 means “Praying against choking ahead, praying against gagging behind”. It is used to mean “to show extreme solicitude and meticulous care”.
祝:祝祷;哽、噎:食物塞住喉咙。古代帝王接养三老、五更,以示仁惠。当三老、五更进餐时,派人在前后祝祷他们不要哽噎