唯命是听 — “To be absolutely obedient”
唯命是听 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be absolutely obedient”. To follow every command without question. Literally, “Only commands are obeyed”.
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唯命是听 Pronunciation and Pinyin
唯命是听 Character Breakdown
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这位年轻的学徒对他的师傅总是唯命是听，努力学习每一项技能。
The young apprentice was always absolutely obedient to his master, diligently learning every skill.
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What does 唯命是听 mean?
唯命是听 (wéi mìng shì tīng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be absolutely obedient”.
How do you pronounce 唯命是听?
唯命是听 is pronounced wéi mìng shì tīng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 唯命是听 literally mean?
Literally, 唯命是听 means “Only commands are obeyed”. It is used to mean “to be absolutely obedient”.
What is the Chinese definition of 唯命是听?
是命令就服从，不敢有半点违抗。