1. Meaning of the sentence

"Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you" means: don't do to others what you don't want to do to yourself.

2. Pinyin of the sentence

Don’t do to others what you don’t want others to do to you: jǐ suǒ bù yù, wù shī yú rén

3. Source of the sentence

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The Analects of Confucius Yan Yuan, a disciple of Confucius in the Spring and Autumn Period and another disciple: "Zhong Gong asked about benevolence. Confucius said: 'When you go out, you are like seeing a distinguished guest, and when you treat the people, you are like receiving a great sacrifice. Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. . No resentment in the country, no resentment at home. '"

Later generations derived the idiom "Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you."

4. Idiom Allusions

Ran Yong, whose courtesy name is Zhonggong, is twenty-nine years younger than Confucius. Although he was born as a commoner, Zhong Gong paid great attention to the cultivation of his own moral character. Therefore, Confucius focused more on guiding and inspiring him in terms of moral character. Zhong Gong was humble and eager to learn. He kept everything the teacher said in mind. After returning home, he chewed and pondered over it and asked for advice when he encountered something he didn't understand.

One day Zhong Gong went to Confucius and asked what should be done to be called "benevolence". Confucius replied: "Be polite and polite when you go out; be solemn and solemn and careful when serving the people. If you are not willing to do something yourself, then you should not force others. If you can do it, If you reach this point, you will not cause dissatisfaction in the court, and you will not cause resentment when interacting with others in private. In this way, you can be called benevolent!" Zhong Gong couldn't help but nodded after hearing this. Said: "Although my disciples are dull, they will definitely do what you said, teacher."

5. Meaning of the idiom

"Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you" is not only It is the essence of Confucianism and the way of life that the Chinese nation has followed for thousands of years. Its essence is to empathize with others and put yourself in others' shoes, which is the so-called "empathy" and "empathy".

In daily life, "Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you" is the principle to maintain social morality and promote social harmony. People should start from what they want and think and extend it to others: if you don't want to be criticized behind others' backs, then don't criticize others behind their backs. If you don't want to be deceived, then don't deceive others. If you just want to "just be happy for yourself" and "just for your own convenience" without caring about the feelings of others, then people will lose friendship and society will be difficult to be harmonious. In addition, "Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you" also contains rich and profound legal connotations, that is, the concept of equality that respects individuals, the concept of rights and obligations that are consistent with human nature, and the concept of self-discipline that values ??introspection. In today's complex international landscape where hegemonism still exists, regional conflicts and local wars occur from time to time, and conflicts along civilizational fault lines become increasingly intense, Confucius' "Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you" proposed by Confucius more than 2,500 years ago has long been It is recognized by the whole world as a moral golden rule with universal value and has become an important value standard and source of rules for reconstructing the world order. Think of others and others will think of you. Only sincerity can change sincerity. If everyone can do it To the point of "do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you", the world will become more peaceful and tranquil.

6. Use of idioms

Complex sentence structure: generally used as subject, object, and clause.

①The old saying goes, "Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you." So I shouldn't let others do such a thankless job.

② Always put yourself in others’ shoes. Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you.