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濯足濯缨 — “To adapt one's conduct to circumstances”

濯足濯缨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adapt one's conduct to circumstances”. To determine one's own moral standing or fate based on one's choices and actions. It implies that one's purity or corruption depends on how one reacts to the environment and makes choices. Literally, “Wash one's feet or cap strings”.

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濯足濯缨 Pronunciation and Pinyin

濯足濯缨 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
濯		zhuó17wash, cleanse, purify
足		zú7foot, sufficient, full
濯		zhuó17wash, cleanse, purify
缨		yīng14tassel or fringe

Example Sentence with 濯足濯缨

虽然外界诱惑很多，但他始终铭记濯足濯缨的古训，严格要求自己，最终成就了一番事业。
Although there were many temptations from the outside world, he always remembered the ancient teaching that one's purity or defilement depends on oneself, strictly disciplined himself, and eventually achieved great success.

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Questions about 濯足濯缨

What does 濯足濯缨 mean?

濯足濯缨 (zhuó zú zhuó yīng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adapt one's conduct to circumstances”.

How do you pronounce 濯足濯缨?

濯足濯缨 is pronounced zhuó zú zhuó yīng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 濯足濯缨 literally mean?

Literally, 濯足濯缨 means “Wash one's feet or cap strings”. It is used to mean “to adapt one's conduct to circumstances”.

What is the Chinese definition of 濯足濯缨?

水清就洗帽带，水浊就洗脚。后比喻人的好坏都是由自己决定。