learn about its taboos on going to a friend 's house
The Chinese idiom, Pinyin is R ù m é NW è nhu ì, which means to visit a person in ancient times and ask the name of his father first, so as to avoid taboo in conversation. Also refers to ask clearly what taboo. It comes from the book of rites.
Idiom explanation
In ancient times, when visiting people, they first asked the names of their fathers and ancestors so that they could avoid talking. Also refers to ask clearly what taboo.
The origin of Idioms
In the book of rites, Qu Li Shang: "when you enter China, you are forbidden; when you enter the country, you are forbidden; when you enter the country, you are forbidden; when you enter the country, you are forbidden."
Idiom usage
Respect the customs of others.
Chinese PinYin : rù mén wèn huì
learn about its taboos on going to a friend 's house
turn sb . 's trick to one 's own use. jiāng jī jiù jì