How do you pronounce 温良恭俭?

温良恭俭 is pronounced wēn liáng gōng jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 温良恭俭 literally mean?

Literally, 温良恭俭 means “Warm, kind, respectful, frugal”. It is used to mean “Gentle and kind, respectful and frugal”.

Where does 温良恭俭 come from?

温良恭俭 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 温良恭俭?

温：温和；良：善良；恭：恭敬；俭：节制。儒家提倡待人接物的准则，泛指态度谦恭，举止文雅

温良恭俭 — “Gentle and kind, respectful and frugal”

温良恭俭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Gentle and kind, respectful and frugal”. Describes a person who embodies traditional virtues by being mild-mannered, benevolent, courteous, and modest in their conduct. Literally, “Warm, kind, respectful, frugal”.

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温良恭俭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

温wēn
良liáng
恭gōng
俭jiǎn

温良恭俭 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
温	wēn	13	warm, mild, gentle
良	liáng	7	good, fine, very
恭	gōng	10	respectful and polite
俭	jiǎn	9	Thrifty and economical

Example Sentence with 温良恭俭

她一向以温良恭俭的品格示人，深受周围人的喜爱和尊重。

She has always presented herself with a gentle, kind, respectful, and modest character, earning her the affection and respect of those around her.

Origin and Story of 温良恭俭

During the Spring and Autumn period, Ziyu asked Zigong, a disciple of Confucius, why Confucius was always able to learn about the political affairs of every state he visited.

Zigong replied that their master was gentle, kind, respectful, modest, and deferential, and he treated others with such an attitude.

People naturally confided in him about state matters; this was his unique virtue.

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Questions about 温良恭俭

What does 温良恭俭 mean?: 温良恭俭 (wēn liáng gōng jiǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Gentle and kind, respectful and frugal”.
How do you pronounce 温良恭俭?: 温良恭俭 is pronounced wēn liáng gōng jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 温良恭俭 literally mean?: Literally, 温良恭俭 means “Warm, kind, respectful, frugal”. It is used to mean “Gentle and kind, respectful and frugal”.
Where does 温良恭俭 come from?: 温良恭俭 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 温良恭俭?: 温：温和；良：善良；恭：恭敬；俭：节制。儒家提倡待人接物的准则，泛指态度谦恭，举止文雅

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