管仲随马 — “To respect and follow the experience of predecessors”

管仲随马 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to respect and follow the experience of predecessors”. To learn from experienced individuals and their practical wisdom. Literally, “Guan Zhong follows the horse”.

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管仲随马 Pronunciation and Pinyin

管仲随马 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
管	guǎn	14	manage or a tube
仲	zhòng	6	second; middle; mediator
随	suí	11	follow, comply, or adapt
马	mǎ	3	horse, big, large

Example Sentence with 管仲随马

在项目规划阶段，我们应该管仲随马，多听取有经验的团队成员的意见，以避免不必要的风险。

During the project planning phase, we should 'Guan Zhong sui ma,' listening more to the advice of experienced team members to avoid unnecessary risks.

Origin and Story of 管仲随马

During the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Huan of Qi led his troops to attack the Shanrong people. Milu, the leader of Shanrong, sought refuge in Guzhu.

King Dalihe of Guzhu, following the advice of his prime minister Wulv, killed Milu, feigned surrender to the Qi army, and led them into the Dry Sea desert. The Qi army got lost in the vast desert.

Duke Huan of Qi then adopted Guan Zhong's suggestion: he selected several old horses from the northern desert to lead the way. The old horses successfully guided the Qi army out of the desert, and they seized the opportunity to conquer Guzhu.