惟命是从 — “To follow every command implicitly”
惟命是从 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to follow every command implicitly”. To be absolutely obedient; to readily comply with all orders without question. Literally, “To obey every command”.
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Origin and Story of 惟命是从
In 597 BC, King Zhuang of Chu led a large army to invade the State of Zheng and successfully captured its capital.
Duke Xiang of Zheng, with his upper body bared, knelt to welcome King Zhuang. He pleaded that King Zhuang could either seize the State of Zheng and make its people slaves, or grant them a chance to offer tribute, and he would implicitly obey any command given.
King Zhuang, deeply moved by his pitiful appearance, agreed to withdraw his forces, allowed Zheng to sue for peace, and subsequently formed an alliance.
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- wéi惟lì利shì是tú图seek only profit
- wéi惟lì利shì是qiú求seek only profit
- wéi惟lì利shì是yíng营to be solely motivated by profit
- wéi惟lì利shì是shì视to care only for profit
- wéi惟lì利shì是qū趋driven solely by profit
- wéi惟lì利shì是zhú逐solely driven by profit
- wéi惟lì力shì是shì视act according to one's capabilities
- wéi惟kǒu口qǐ起xiū羞Careless speech brings shame
- wéi惟mìng命shì是tīng听to obey every command without question
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What does 惟命是从 mean?
惟命是从 (wéi mìng shì cóng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to follow every command implicitly”.
How do you pronounce 惟命是从?
惟命是从 is pronounced wéi mìng shì cóng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 惟命是从 literally mean?
Literally, 惟命是从 means “to obey every command”. It is used to mean “to follow every command implicitly”.
Where does 惟命是从 come from?
惟命是从 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 惟命是从?
犹言惟命是听。指绝对服从。