Definition
毕恭毕敬 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that describes a posture of extreme respect and deference, often shown toward someone of higher status, such as a teacher, elder, or boss. The literal meaning is 'all reverent, all respectful', emphasizing thoroughness in one's politeness. It can be used sincerely or with a hint of irony when the deference feels exaggerated.
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extremely reverent and deferentialshowing great respect
Examples
- 毕恭毕敬。Tā duì lǎoshī zǒng shì bì gōng bì jìng de.He is always extremely respectful to his teacher.
- 毕恭毕敬，。Fúwùyuán duì wǒmen bì gōng bì jìng, ràng wǒmen hěn bú xíguàn.The waiter was so reverent to us that we felt very uncomfortable.
- ，毕恭毕敬。Zài lǐngdǎo miànqián, tā biǎoxiàn de bì gōng bì jìng.In front of his boss, he behaved extremely deferentially.
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