Idioms in Mencius:

1. A drop in the bucket

2. Not doing too much

3. It goes without saying

4. Going back on one's word

5. Eating a pot of syrup

1. A drop in the bucket

Pinyin. Metaphor power is too small to solve the problem.

Source: On Mencius' Gaozi: "Today's people are still saving a car with a glass of water." ?

2. Don't overdo it

Pinyin: bù wéi yǐ shèn

Explanation: Don't overdo it. More refers to the blame or punishment of people is enough.

Source: Mencius and Li Lou: "Zhong Ni is not too serious."

3. It goes without saying

Pinyin: bê né rê

Explanation:? You can understand without talking. The description is obvious.

source: Mencius devoted himself: "benevolence, righteousness, courtesy and wisdom are rooted in the heart, and their colors are also visible in the face. Ang is applied to the back and applied to the four bodies. The four bodies are self-evident. "

4. Go back on one's word

Pinyin: ch ū ě r f ? n ě r

Explanation: The original intention is what you do, and what consequences you will get. Now people's words and deeds are capricious and inconsistent.

source: "Mencius Liang Hui Wang Xia": "Those who go beyond your promise are also those who go against your promise."

5. Eat the kettle paste

Pinyin: dā nsü hú jiā ng

Explanation: People welcome their beloved army with rice in a ladle and soup in a kettle. Describe the situation in which the army was warmly supported and welcomed by the masses.

Source: Mencius Liang Hui Wang Shang: "Eat the kettle pulp to welcome Julian Waghann."