君子一言,快馬一鞭
See also: 君子一言,快马一鞭
Chinese edit
one; single; a one; single; a; (before verbs) as soon as, once; (before a noun) entire (family, etc.) |
to speak; to say; talk to speak; to say; talk; word |
fast; quick; swift | horse; surname | one; single; a one; single; a; (before verbs) as soon as, once; (before a noun) entire (family, etc.) |
a whip or lash; to flog; slash or whip | ||||
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trad. (君子一言,快馬一鞭) | 君子 | 一 | 言 | , | 快 | 馬 | 一 | 鞭 | |
simp. (君子一言,快马一鞭) | 君子 | 一 | 言 | , | 快 | 马 | 一 | 鞭 |
Etymology edit
Literally: If a gentleman says it, (it shall be done as if spurring) a fast horse (to gallop with) a single (strike of the) whip.
Pronunciation edit
Proverb edit
君子一言,快馬一鞭
- A gentleman's word is as good as gold.