Four Character idioms
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易地思之
Yeok Ji Sa Ji(易地思之)
To think from another person’s perspective, which means that we should always try to walk in someone else’s shoes.
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求同存異
Gu Dong Jon I(求同存異)
To seek common ground while acknowledging differences, which means we need to understand that everyone is different, respect those differences and promote communication and harmony.
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海不讓水
Hae Bul Yang Su(海不讓水)
The sea does not reject any water, which means that in order to become a greater people, we must learn acceptance and eliminate discrimination.
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和而不同
Hwa I Bu Dong(和而不同)
Differences come together in harmony, yet do not become alike, which means that we should get along with others while maintaining our uniqueness and principles.
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先憂後樂
Seon Wu Hu Rak(先憂後樂)
Be the first to show concern and the last to seek pleasure, which means that a leader should take care of the affairs of state before pursuing his own happiness.