一日三省 — “To engage in frequent self-reflection or self-examination”
一日三省 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in frequent self-reflection or self-examination”. To critically review one's conduct and thoughts multiple times a day for self-improvement. Literally, “Three self-examinations a day”.
一日三省 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一日三省 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 一日三省
During the Spring and Autumn period, Zeng Shen, a diligent and studious disciple of Confucius, was highly favored by his master. His fellow students often asked him why he made such rapid progress.
Zeng Shen replied, "Every day, I repeatedly ask myself three questions: Have I put forth my best effort when doing things for others? Have I been sincere in my interactions with friends? Have I properly learned what my teacher has taught? If I find anything inappropriate, I immediately correct it."
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Synonyms of 一日三省
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What does 一日三省 mean?
一日三省 (yī rì sān xǐng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in frequent self-reflection or self-examination”.
How do you pronounce 一日三省?
一日三省 is pronounced yī rì sān xǐng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一日三省 literally mean?
Literally, 一日三省 means “Three self-examinations a day”. It is used to mean “to engage in frequent self-reflection or self-examination”.
Where does 一日三省 come from?
一日三省 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 一日三省?
每天多次地自我反省。