己所不欲,勿施于人
ji suo bu yu, wu shi yu ren
Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you
Meaning
The Golden Rule: treat others as you wish to be treated.
Cultural Background
It is the primary rule of 'Ren' (benevolence).
Memorize the rhythm
It's a 4-character phrase, so it has a natural 2-2 rhythm.
Meaning
The Golden Rule: treat others as you wish to be treated.
Memorize the rhythm
It's a 4-character phrase, so it has a natural 2-2 rhythm.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing character.
己所不欲,___施于人。
The correct classical negative is 勿.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises己所不欲,___施于人。
The correct classical negative is 勿.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a universal moral principle.
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similarExtend your feelings to others.