信马由缰 — “To let a horse wander at will”
信马由缰 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to let a horse wander at will”. To drift aimlessly without a clear purpose; metaphorically, to lack independent judgment and be easily swayed by external influences. Literally, “trust horse let reins”.
信马由缰 Pronunciation and Pinyin
信马由缰 Character Breakdown
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- xìn信bù不yóu由zhōng衷insincere words or actions
- xìn信yǐ以wéi为shí实believe something false to be true
- xìn信yǐ以wéi为běn本take trustworthiness as fundamental
- xìn信yǐ以wéi为zhēn真believe something to be true
- xìn信yǐ以chuán传xìn信，，yí疑yǐ以chuán传yí疑transmit credible as credible, doubtful as doubtful
- xìn信shǐ使wǎng往lái来messengers coming and going
- xìn信shǐ使wǎng往huán还Emissaries traveling back and forth
- xìn信jí及tún豚yú鱼Trust extends to even the lowest beings
- xìn信shòu受fèng奉xíng行believe, accept, uphold, and practice
- xìn信kǒu口kāi开hé合talk carelessly or irresponsibly
- xìn信kǒu口kāi开hē呵speak carelessly or thoughtlessly
- xìn信kǒu口kāi开hē喝speak carelessly and irresponsibly
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What does 信马由缰 mean?
信马由缰 (xìn mǎ yóu jiāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to let a horse wander at will”.
How do you pronounce 信马由缰?
信马由缰 is pronounced xìn mǎ yóu jiāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 信马由缰 literally mean?
Literally, 信马由缰 means “trust horse let reins”. It is used to mean “to let a horse wander at will”.
What is the Chinese definition of 信马由缰?
信、由：听任。骑着马无目的地闲逛。比喻随便走走。也比喻无主见，随外力而转移。