驷马莫追 — “What is said cannot be unsaid”
驷马莫追 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “What is said cannot be unsaid”. A promise made must be kept. Words spoken are irrevocable. Literally, “Four horses cannot overtake (what has been said)”.
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驷马莫追 Pronunciation and Pinyin
驷马莫追 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 驷马莫追
既然你已经答应了这件事，那可就是驷马莫追了，一定要做到。
Since you've already agreed to this matter, your words are irrevocable; you must see it through.
Idioms Related to 驷马莫追
Synonyms of 驷马莫追
More idioms starting with 驷
- sì驷bù不jí及shé舌A word spoken is past recalling
- sì驷zhī之guò过pín蠙Time flies quickly
- sì驷zhī之guò过xì隙time flies quickly
- sì驷mǎ马yǎng仰mò秣music so beautiful even horses stop to listen
- sì驷mǎ马xuān轩chē车magnificent carriage; live in luxury
- sì驷mǎ马gāo高gài盖luxurious four-horse carriage
- sì驷mǎ马gāo高chē车magnificent equipage, great wealth and power
- sì驷mǎ马gāo高mén门prominent and influential family
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Open the tool →Questions about 驷马莫追
What does 驷马莫追 mean?
驷马莫追 (sì mǎ mò zhuī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “What is said cannot be unsaid”.
How do you pronounce 驷马莫追?
驷马莫追 is pronounced sì mǎ mò zhuī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 驷马莫追 literally mean?
Literally, 驷马莫追 means “Four horses cannot overtake (what has been said)”. It is used to mean “What is said cannot be unsaid”.
What is the Chinese definition of 驷马莫追?
指话说出口，就不能再收回，一定要算数。同“驷马难追”。