盂方水方 — “Just as water conforms to the shape of its container”
盂方水方 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Just as water conforms to the shape of its container”. The conduct and actions of superiors significantly influence the behavior and environment of their subordinates or society at large. Literally, “Basin square, water square”.
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What does 盂方水方 mean?
盂方水方 (yú fāng shuǐ fāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Just as water conforms to the shape of its container”.
How do you pronounce 盂方水方?
盂方水方 is pronounced yú fāng shuǐ fāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 盂方水方 literally mean?
Literally, 盂方水方 means “Basin square, water square”. It is used to mean “Just as water conforms to the shape of its container”.
What is the Chinese definition of 盂方水方?
盛水的器皿是什么形状，水也成为什么形状。比喻在上的人言行影响风气。