敕始毖终 — “To be cautious and prudent from beginning to end”
敕始毖终 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be cautious and prudent from beginning to end”. To exercise constant vigilance throughout an endeavor. Literally, “admonish at the beginning and be cautious at the end”.
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What does 敕始毖终 mean?
敕始毖终 (chì shǐ bì zhōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be cautious and prudent from beginning to end”.
How do you pronounce 敕始毖终?
敕始毖终 is pronounced chì shǐ bì zhōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 敕始毖终 literally mean?
Literally, 敕始毖终 means “admonish at the beginning and be cautious at the end”. It is used to mean “to be cautious and prudent from beginning to end”.
What is the Chinese definition of 敕始毖终?
自始至终警饬谨慎。