Be strict with the world

Be strict with the world

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is d ū NSH ì L ì s ú, which means to make social customs simple. From the biography of Zhen Tian in the book of Liang.

Analysis of Idioms

Close synonym: be strict with customs

Idiom usage

If you want to lighten taxes, you will not have enough money; if you want to be powerful, you will not be strong; if you want to promote profits and eliminate evils, you will not have a person; if you want to be strict with the world, you will have nothing.

The origin of Idioms

In the biography of Zhen Tian in the book of Liang Dynasty, it is said that "Tian not only has different filial piety, but also has a strong voice in the country. He is strict in manners and customs, and has many benefits."

Idiom explanation

Dun: facilitate; Li: encourage. To make social customs simple.