appreciation goes without saying(tāo zài zhī jǐ)

appreciation goes without saying

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is t ā oz à izh ī J ǐ, meaning to be ashamed of being your confidant. It comes from Cui Xiucai.

Idiom explanation

Dao: modest words, which means insulting others and self-conscious shame; confidant: a friend with deep friendship.

The origin of Idioms

Cui Xiucai, the master of Ji garden in the Qing Dynasty, said: "it's said that you should be a bosom friend and be as eager as your life."

Idiom usage

Used as an object; used in modesty.

Chinese PinYin : tāo zài zhī jǐ