learn about its taboos on going to a friend 's house

learn about its taboos on going to a friend 's house

The Chinese idiom, Pinyin is R ù m é NW è nhu ì, which means to visit a person in ancient times and ask the name of his father first, so as to avoid taboo in conversation. Also refers to ask clearly what taboo. It comes from the book of rites.

Idiom explanation

In ancient times, when visiting people, they first asked the names of their fathers and ancestors so that they could avoid talking. Also refers to ask clearly what taboo.

The origin of Idioms

In the book of rites, Qu Li Shang: "when you enter China, you are forbidden; when you enter the country, you are forbidden; when you enter the country, you are forbidden; when you enter the country, you are forbidden."

Idiom usage

Respect the customs of others.