躬自厚而薄责于人 — “To be strict with oneself and lenient with others”
躬自厚而薄责于人 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be strict with oneself and lenient with others”. To demand much from oneself and little from others. Literally, “Be strict with oneself and lenient in blaming others”.
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What does 躬自厚而薄责于人 mean?
躬自厚而薄责于人 (gōng zì hòu ér báo zé yú rén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be strict with oneself and lenient with others”.
How do you pronounce 躬自厚而薄责于人?
躬自厚而薄责于人 is pronounced gōng zì hòu ér báo zé yú rén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 躬自厚而薄责于人 literally mean?
Literally, 躬自厚而薄责于人 means “Be strict with oneself and lenient in blaming others”. It is used to mean “to be strict with oneself and lenient with others”.
What is the Chinese definition of 躬自厚而薄责于人?
躬：自身；责：责备，责问。多严于律己，少苛求别人