do things before one is told(xiān yì chéng zhǐ)

do things before one is told

Preconceived intention is a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Xi ā NY ì ch é ngzh, meaning to guess the intention of the superior and try to flatter.

Idiom explanation

First intention: do not wait for others to say, to figure out his mind, to flatter; flattery: comply with the intention. It means that you can cater to your parents without waiting for your parents to speak. The latter refers to the intention of the superior and tries to flatter him.

Idioms and allusions

It comes from Han Feizi's eight traitors: "this man is the only one who is not ordered, and he is the one who is not committed. He is the one who is the first to be determined In the book of rites, it is said that "the filial piety of a gentleman should be carried out in the first place, and his parents should be instructed in the way."

Discrimination of words

It is used as predicate, object and attribute; it refers to flattering the superior

words whose meaning is similar

Preconceived intention, preconceived intention and preconceived intention

English translation

anticipateandattendtothewishesofanothertopleasehim

Idiom information

Idiom explanation: first meaning: Super first thought;

Degree of common use: rare

Emotional color: derogatory words

Grammatical usage: used as predicate, object and attribute; refers to flattering the superior

Idiom structure: United

Time of birth: ancient times

Chinese PinYin : xiān yì chéng zhǐ