yuán
fāng
zhǐ

idiom

Meaning of 圆颅方趾

圆颅方趾 means human beings; mankind (literary). Pronounced yuán lú fāng zhǐ.

  • human beings; mankind (literary)

Definitions & Examples

Yuán
fāng
zhǐ
 
tóng
shì
zhòu
jiān
de
shēng
líng
 
běn
yīng
píng
děng
xiāng
dài
 

All human beings, round-headed and square-toed, are creatures of the universe and should treat each other as equals.

rén
rèn
wéi
yuán
fāng
zhǐ
shì
rén
qín
shòu
de
gēn
běn
bié
 

The ancients believed that having a round skull and square toes was the fundamental distinction between humans and beasts.

lùn
 
yuán
fāng
zhǐ
jiē
yǒu
zūn
yán
 

Regardless of skin color, all human beings possess inherent dignity.