蹇谔匪躬 — “To offer candid and forthright advice or criticism selflessly”
蹇谔匪躬 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to offer candid and forthright advice or criticism selflessly”. Even if it's difficult or unwelcome, for the benefit of a cause or an organization. Literally, “Candid remonstrance, not for self-interest”.
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What does 蹇谔匪躬 mean?
蹇谔匪躬 (jiǎn è fěi gōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to offer candid and forthright advice or criticism selflessly”.
How do you pronounce 蹇谔匪躬?
蹇谔匪躬 is pronounced jiǎn è fěi gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 蹇谔匪躬 literally mean?
Literally, 蹇谔匪躬 means “Candid remonstrance, not for self-interest”. It is used to mean “to offer candid and forthright advice or criticism selflessly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 蹇谔匪躬?
指为君国而忠直谏诤。同“蹇蹇匪躬”。