Definition
This four-character idiom (成语) describes someone who does everything they are told without questioning or resisting. It often carries a slightly negative or neutral tone, implying a lack of independent will or excessive obedience—commonly used for subordinates, spouses, or children in hierarchical relationships.
idiom
docile and obedientdoing everything one is told
Examples
- 百依百顺，“”。Tā duì lǎobǎn bǎi yī bǎi shùn, cóng bù gǎn shuō “bù”.He is docile and obedient to his boss and never dares to say 'no'.
- 百依百顺，。Qīzi duì tā bǎi yī bǎi shùn, jiā li de shì quán tīng tā de.His wife is completely obedient to him, letting him decide everything at home.
- 百依百顺。Tā bǎi yī bǎi shùn de xìnggé ràng tā zài rénqún zhōng hěn shòu huānyíng.Her docile and obedient personality makes her very popular among people.
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