毕恭毕敬

Traditional (Taiwan): 畢恭畢敬

bìgōngbìjìng ㄅㄧˋ ㄍㄨㄥ ㄅㄧˋ ㄐㄧㄥˋ

    • reverent and respectful
    • extremely deferential

Character by character

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms 近义词

Antonyms 反义词

  • 傲慢无礼 àomànwúlǐ
    • 待人傲慢无礼 treat people arrogantly and rudely

Telling them apart

毕恭毕敬 can mean politeness but may also suggest awe or even servility. 恭恭敬敬 is a plainer respectful manner, often toward elders or people one honors.

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