Be strict with yourself

Be strict with yourself

Strict self-discipline is a Chinese word, and its pronunciation is y á NY ú L ǜ J ǐ, which refers to strict self-discipline. From Xie Zeng Cha yuan Jun by Chen Liang of Song Dynasty.

Idiom explanation

Strict: strict. Law: constraints. I: myself. Be strict with yourself.

The origin of Idioms

In Xie Zeng Cha yuan Jun, written by Chen Liang of Song Dynasty, he said, "be strict with yourself, and you can see what you have done when you come out; love the people with your heart, and you will be in charge of your husband when you move."

Idiom usage

Deng Xiaoping's speech at the political work conference of the whole army: our comrades Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai set an example, were strict with themselves and worked hard for decades.

Every Party member should carry forward the fine tradition of being strict with himself and lenient with others.

Usage: supplementary; as predicate and complement; with commendatory meaning; strictly restrain oneself.