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己所不欲,勿施于人

jǐ suǒ bù yù, wù shī yú rén
Do not do to others what you would not want done to yourself.

What oneself does not desire, do not impose on others.

This is the Chinese version of the Golden Rule. It urges peo...

This is the Chinese version of the Golden Rule. It urges people to treat others with empathy and fairness, considering their own feelings before acting.

Attributed to Confucius in the Analects, this is one of the most quoted moral principles in Chinese philosophy and everyday life.

Someone might say this when a colleague forces extra work on others, or when a friend suggests a prank that could hurt someone's feelings.

Chinese society values harmony and mutual respect in relationships. This saying is used as a moral compass to prevent selfish behavior and to encourage people to think before they act, preserving social peace.

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