妾妇之道 — “A servile and obsequious attitude”
妾妇之道 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a servile and obsequious attitude”. Characterized by absolute submission to superiors or colleagues, lacking independence and initiative. Literally, “The way of a concubine/servile woman”.
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妾妇之道 Pronunciation and Pinyin
妾妇之道 Character Breakdown
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他对待项目经理总是表现出妾妇之道，从不敢提出任何不同意见。
He always shows a servile attitude towards the project manager, never daring to raise any differing opinions.
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What does 妾妇之道 mean?
妾妇之道 (qiè fù zhī dào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a servile and obsequious attitude”.
How do you pronounce 妾妇之道?
妾妇之道 is pronounced qiè fù zhī dào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 妾妇之道 literally mean?
Literally, 妾妇之道 means “the way of a concubine/servile woman”. It is used to mean “a servile and obsequious attitude”.
What is the Chinese definition of 妾妇之道?
妾妇：指妇女。指对上司或同僚绝对服从的卑劣作风