在官言官，在府言府 — “One speaks according to their position or role”
在官言官，在府言府 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “one speaks according to their position or role”. To express views based on one's specific circumstances and responsibilities. Literally, “In office, speak as an official; in the mansion/treasury, speak as a manager”.
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Open the tool →Questions about 在官言官，在府言府
What does 在官言官，在府言府 mean?
在官言官，在府言府 (zài guān yán guān ， zài fǔ yán fǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “one speaks according to their position or role”.
How do you pronounce 在官言官，在府言府?
在官言官，在府言府 is pronounced zài guān yán guān ， zài fǔ yán fǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 在官言官，在府言府 literally mean?
Literally, 在官言官，在府言府 means “in office, speak as an official; in the mansion/treasury, speak as a manager”. It is used to mean “one speaks according to their position or role”.
What is the Chinese definition of 在官言官，在府言府?
官：古代保存档案文件的机构；府：古代保存财货的机构。指处在什么样的地位就说什么样的话