恭敬不如从命 [
gōng jìng bù rú cóng mìng]
Obedien is better than politeness
- 恭敬不如从命,周进便去批作业。
Then Chou Chin started to correct exercise. - ‘恭敬不如从命,我接受您的任命,亨利先生。可是,我有个条件,请您务必答应。’杰克需要找个台阶,挽回面子。
'Obedience is better than politeness. I accept your appointment, Mr. Henry. But I have a request that must be accepted. ' Jack needs an outlet to save his face.