Words and deeds

Words and deeds

Words and deeds, pronunciation y á NY á NGX í NGJ ǔ, Chinese idiom, choose talents according to virtue and reputation. It comes from the book of rites, Prince Wen Shizi.

Idiom explanation

Choose talent according to virtue and reputation.

The origin of Idioms

In the book of rites, Prince Wen Shizi said, "those who speak in the suburbs must be virtuous and talented. They may advance by virtue, or by deeds, or by words."

Examples of Idioms

[example] at that time, he used ～ to be an official, so Confucius only said ＂ few words, few deeds, few regrets, and Lu is among them ＂. The 13th chapter of scholars by Wu Jingzi in Qing Dynasty

Idiom usage

It refers to the selection of talents according to virtue and reputation

Discrimination of words

Related idioms: to say two things, to listen to what one says and to do what one says