己所不欲，勿施于人 — “Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire or wish for”
己所不欲，勿施于人 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire or wish for”. Literally, “What you do not wish for yourself, do not impose on others”.
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Origin and Story of 己所不欲，勿施于人
During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius's student, Zhonggong, asked Confucius how one should conduct oneself to align with benevolence.
Confucius immediately replied, "One should treat others with seriousness and respect, and never impose on others what one dislikes oneself. Whether in office or out, one should not complain."
Zhonggong expressed his gratitude, saying, "Though I am dull, I will certainly remember your words."
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What does 己所不欲，勿施于人 mean?
己所不欲，勿施于人 (jǐ suǒ bù yù ， wù shī yú rén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire or wish for”.
How do you pronounce 己所不欲，勿施于人?
己所不欲，勿施于人 is pronounced jǐ suǒ bù yù ， wù shī yú rén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 己所不欲，勿施于人 literally mean?
Literally, 己所不欲，勿施于人 means “What you do not wish for yourself, do not impose on others”. It is used to mean “Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire or wish for”.
Where does 己所不欲，勿施于人 come from?
己所不欲，勿施于人 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 己所不欲，勿施于人?
欲：希望；勿：不要；施：施加。自己不愿意的，不要加给别人。