恩威并行 — “To wield both kindness and strictness simultaneously”
恩威并行 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to wield both kindness and strictness simultaneously”. To combine leniency with disciplinary measures. Literally, “Favor and authority go hand in hand”.
恩威并行 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 恩威并行 mean?
恩威并行 (ēn wēi bìng xíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to wield both kindness and strictness simultaneously”.
How do you pronounce 恩威并行?
恩威并行 is pronounced ēn wēi bìng xíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 恩威并行 literally mean?
Literally, 恩威并行 means “Favor and authority go hand in hand”. It is used to mean “to wield both kindness and strictness simultaneously”.
What is the Chinese definition of 恩威并行?
安抚和强制同时施行。现也指掌权者对手下人，同时用给以小恩小惠和给以惩罚的两种手段。