顺天从人 — “To align with divine will and human sentiment”
顺天从人 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to align with divine will and human sentiment”. To act in accordance with Heaven's principles and the people's desires, ensuring broad acceptance and legitimacy. Literally, “Obey Heaven, follow people”.
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- shùn顺zhī之zhě者xīng兴，，nì逆zhī之zhě者wáng亡Follow to prosper, resist to perish
- shùn顺zhī之zhě者chéng成，，nì逆zhī之zhě者bài败Align with circumstances for success, defy for failure
- shùn顺zhī之zhě者chāng昌，，nì逆zhī之zhě者wáng亡Comply and prosper, resist and perish
- shùn顺rén人zhě者chāng昌，，nì逆rén人zhě者wáng亡Align with people to prosper, defy them to perish
- shùn顺cóng从qí其měi美follow the natural course to promote goodness
- shùn顺qí其zì自rán然let nature take its course
- shùn顺kǒu口kāi开hé河speak thoughtlessly and irresponsibly
- shùn顺kǒu口liū溜easy-to-chant rhyming jingle
- shùn顺kǒu口tán谈tiān天chat casually and spontaneously
- shùn顺tiān天yìng应mìng命Comply with Heaven's will and destiny
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What does 顺天从人 mean?
顺天从人 (shùn tiān cóng rén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to align with divine will and human sentiment”.
How do you pronounce 顺天从人?
顺天从人 is pronounced shùn tiān cóng rén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 顺天从人 literally mean?
Literally, 顺天从人 means “Obey Heaven, follow people”. It is used to mean “to align with divine will and human sentiment”.
What is the Chinese definition of 顺天从人?
顺应天命，合乎人心。旧时常用于颂扬建立新的朝代。同“顺天应人”。