self-controlled
Advance and retreat, Chinese idiom, Pinyin is j ì NTU ì K ě D ù, meaning that the forward and backward actions are consistent with the law; the same as "advance and retreat with degree". It comes from the book of filial piety.
Idiom explanation
. It is the same as "advance and retreat".
The origin of Idioms
In the book of filial piety, Shengzhi: "the gentleman has considerable tolerance and can make progress or retreat."
Idiom usage
Example: Cai Yong's stele of Cai Jun, King Fu of Langya in Han Dynasty: "to observe the emperor, to judge and practice morality, to advance and retreat."
self-controlled
two blind men support each other - liǎng gǔ xiāng fú
study by the light of burning rice bran - rán kāng zì zhào