言而有信

Phát âm: yán ér yǒu xìn Nghĩa đen: Words with trustworthiness

Nguồn gốc & Cách sử dụng

This idiom comes from 'The Analects of Confucius' (论语), where the sage emphasized that a person's words (言) must be accompanied by trustworthiness (信). In Confucian ethics, keeping one's word was considered a fundamental virtue essential for social harmony. The phrase encapsulates the idea that promises should be honored and speech should be reliable. It remains a core value in Chinese business and personal relationships, where verbal commitments carry significant moral weight.

Ví dụ

Tiếng Anh: "A leader must always keep their promises to maintain credibility."

Tiếng Trung: 一个领导者必须言而有信，才能保持信誉。