礼顺人情 — “Propriety follows human sentiment”
礼顺人情 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Etiquette and social norms should align with human nature and common sense, serving as principles for harmonious interaction and proper conduct”. Literally, “Propriety follows human sentiment”.
礼顺人情 Pronunciation and Pinyin
礼顺人情 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 礼顺人情
Towards the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Zhuo Mao, a clerk in Prime Minister Kong Guang's residence, was known for his magnanimity and deep understanding of social dynamics and human nature. Because of these qualities, he was appointed a county magistrate.
One day, someone reported to him that a local official (tingzhang) had accepted rice and meat from them. Zhuo Mao inquired whether it was a voluntary gift or an act of extortion. The person replied that it was a voluntary gift, even though legal statutes prohibited officials from accepting valuables.
Zhuo Mao then stated that since it was given willingly, the gift, or 'rite,' was in accordance with human nature and common sense.
Idioms Related to 礼顺人情
More idioms starting with 礼
- lǐ礼bù不qīn亲shòu授Etiquette forbids direct physical exchange between sexes
- lǐ礼wéi为qíng情mào貌Etiquette reflects inner feelings
- lǐ礼yì义lián廉chǐ耻propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame
- lǐ礼zhī之yòng用，，hé和wèi为guì贵Harmony is paramount in the use of rites
- lǐ礼yuè乐bēng崩huài坏social order and ethical norms collapse
- lǐ礼yí仪zhī之bāng邦Land of rites and courtesy
- lǐ礼xiān先yī一fàn饭Slightly senior in etiquette or first to show courtesy
- lǐ礼xiān先yī壹fàn饭be slightly more senior in etiquette
- lǐ礼huài坏yuè乐bēng崩Social order collapses, moral principles lost
- lǐ礼huài坏lè乐quē缺social order and morality in disarray
- lǐ礼shì士qīn亲xián贤respect scholars and cherish the virtuous
- lǐ礼duō多rén人bù不guài怪Excessive politeness does no harm
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Open the tool →Questions about 礼顺人情
What does 礼顺人情 mean?
礼顺人情 (lǐ shùn rén qíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Etiquette and social norms should align with human nature and common sense, serving as principles for harmonious interaction and proper conduct”.
How do you pronounce 礼顺人情?
礼顺人情 is pronounced lǐ shùn rén qíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 礼顺人情 literally mean?
Literally, 礼顺人情 means “Propriety follows human sentiment”. It is used to mean “Etiquette and social norms should align with human nature and common sense, serving as principles for harmonious interaction and proper conduct”.
Where does 礼顺人情 come from?
礼顺人情 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 礼顺人情?
指礼是顺乎人之常情，人与人共处必须遵守的规范。