self-examine(yī rì sān xǐng)

self-examine

In Chinese, Pinyin is y ī R ì s ā nx ǐ ng, which means self reflection many times a day. From the Analects of Confucius.

The origin of Idioms

In the Analects of Confucius of pre Qin period, it is said that "Zeng Zi said: 'I think about myself three times every day. '”

Idiom usage

It refers to self reflection. The 40th volume of Zhu Zi Yu Lei, written by Zhu Xi of Song Dynasty: "if Zeng Zi thinks three times a day, he will exert himself according to the situation."

Idioms and allusions

During the spring and Autumn period, Confucius' students were diligent and studious, and they were deeply loved by Confucius. His classmates asked him why he made such rapid progress. Zeng Shen said: "I have to ask myself many times every day: do I try my best to do things for others? Is there any dishonesty in dealing with friends? Are the students taught well by Mr? If you find something wrong, correct it immediately. "

Chinese PinYin : yī rì sān xǐng