温良恭俭让

Wēn liáng gōng jiǎn ràng
Gentle, kind, respectful, frugal, yielding
🎓 儒家智慧成语

📜 原文 Original Text

「夫子温、良、恭、俭、让以得之。」 ——《论语·学而》
— Analects, Xue Er

📖 释义 Annotation

「温良恭俭让」是子贡对孔子品格的概括——温和、善良、恭敬、节俭、谦让,五种美德集于一身。子贡说,孔子得到各国的尊重,不是靠求取,而是靠这五种美德自然感召。这是儒家理想人格的具体描述——不是高高在上的圣人,而是温润如玉的君子。

'Gentle, kind, respectful, frugal, yielding' — Zigong's summary of Confucius's character. Five virtues embodied in one person. Confucius earned respect not by seeking but by naturally attracting through these qualities. This is the concrete description of the Confucian ideal personality.

💡 当代启示 Modern Application

在这个崇尚强势和个性的时代,「温良恭俭让」的品质反而显得稀缺而珍贵。真正的强大不需要张扬——温和而坚定,才是最高级的力量。

In an age that values strength and individuality, the qualities of 'gentle, kind, respectful, frugal, yielding' are scarce and precious. True strength needs no display — gentle yet firm is the highest form of power.

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