承颜顺旨 — “To ingratiate oneself with others”
承颜顺旨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to ingratiate oneself with others”. To fawn upon someone; to be obsequious and sycophantic, always catering to their wishes. Literally, “To observe one's countenance and obey one's will”.
承颜顺旨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
承颜顺旨 Character Breakdown
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- chéng承tiān天zhī之yòu佑receive Heaven's blessing
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Open the tool →Questions about 承颜顺旨
What does 承颜顺旨 mean?
承颜顺旨 (chéng yán shùn zhǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to ingratiate oneself with others”.
How do you pronounce 承颜顺旨?
承颜顺旨 is pronounced chéng yán shùn zhǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 承颜顺旨 literally mean?
Literally, 承颜顺旨 means “to observe one's countenance and obey one's will”. It is used to mean “to ingratiate oneself with others”.
What is the Chinese definition of 承颜顺旨?
承颜：顺从他人的脸色；顺：顺从。极力迎合顺从他人的旨意