三省吾身 — “To engage in constant self-reflection and introspection”
三省吾身 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in constant self-reflection and introspection”. To critically examine oneself multiple times. Literally, “Examine my self thrice”.
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Origin and Story of 三省吾身
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Zeng Can, a diligent and studious disciple of Confucius, was highly esteemed by his master. His fellow students often wondered why he made such rapid progress.
Zeng Can explained, "Every day, I repeatedly reflect on three things: Have I exerted my utmost effort when doing things for others? Have I been trustworthy and honest in my interactions with friends? And have I diligently reviewed and practiced what my teacher has imparted to me? Whenever I discover any shortcomings, I promptly rectify them."
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Open the tool →Questions about 三省吾身
What does 三省吾身 mean?
三省吾身 (sān xǐng wú shēn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in constant self-reflection and introspection”.
How do you pronounce 三省吾身?
三省吾身 is pronounced sān xǐng wú shēn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三省吾身 literally mean?
Literally, 三省吾身 means “Examine my self thrice”. It is used to mean “to engage in constant self-reflection and introspection”.
Where does 三省吾身 come from?
三省吾身 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 三省吾身?
省：检查、反省；身：自身。原指每日从三个方面检查自己，后指多次自觉地检查自己。