不念僧面念佛面 — “To show respect or leniency to someone not for their own sake”
不念僧面念佛面 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show respect or leniency to someone not for their own sake”. But for the sake of someone more influential or revered with whom they are associated. Literally, “Don't look at the monk's face, but look at the Buddha's face”.
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What does 不念僧面念佛面 mean?
不念僧面念佛面 (bù niàn sēng miàn niàn fó miàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show respect or leniency to someone not for their own sake”.
How do you pronounce 不念僧面念佛面?
不念僧面念佛面 is pronounced bù niàn sēng miàn niàn fó miàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不念僧面念佛面 literally mean?
Literally, 不念僧面念佛面 means “Don't look at the monk's face, but look at the Buddha's face”. It is used to mean “to show respect or leniency to someone not for their own sake”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不念僧面念佛面?
不看僧面看佛面。