firm , resolute , plain and prudent
It is a Chinese idiom. Pinyin is g ā ngy ì m ù n è, which means Confucius praises four qualities of human beings. From the Analects of Confucius · Zilu.
Idiom explanation
Rigid: strong; resolute: resolute; simple: simple; dull: slow in speaking, which means cautious in speaking.
The origin of Idioms
In the Analects of Confucius, Zilu: "Confucius said:" hardness, perseverance, wood, Nai, near benevolence. "
Idiom usage
It is a simple and unsophisticated word. Examples in Song Dynasty's "Er Cheng Quan Shu · Yi Shu 4", it is said that "hardness, perseverance, wood and naivety are close to benevolence in quality, and practice is close to benevolence in learning." Song Suzhe's collection and quotation: "skillful words and color are what the world says; rigid and dull are what the world hates."
firm , resolute , plain and prudent
a thirsty steed dashing to the spring -- to run swiftly - kě jì bēn quán
He who gains will prosper, and he who loses will perish - dé rén zhě chāng,shī rén zhě wáng
the three cardinal guides and the five constant virtues as specified in the feudal ethical code - sān gāng wǔ cháng
Things change with each passing day - shì wǎng rì qiān