arguing respectfully; debating with courtesy
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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arguing or debating in a respectful, proper, and courteous manner; upholding principles while maintaining a gentle demeanor
literaryA literary term originating from classical Chinese texts (notably the Analects), describing the dignified manner of debate where participants remain courteous and principled without becoming heated or aggressive. Often contrasted with more casual or quarrelsome forms of disagreement.
《
Lún论
yǔ语
》
zhōng中
jì记
zǎi载
，
Kǒng孔
zǐ子
zài在
cháo朝
tíng廷
yǔ与
shàng上
dài大
fū夫
yán言
，
yín訚
yín訚
rú如
yě也
。
The Analects records that when Confucius spoke with senior officials at court, he was respectful and principled in his demeanor.
Liǎng两
wèi位
xué学
zhě者
yín訚
yín訚
ér而
zhēng争
，
suī虽
yì意
jiàn见
xiāng相
zuǒ左
，
què却
shǐ始
zhōng终
bǎo保
chí持
jūn君
zǐ子
zhī之
fēng风
。
The two scholars debated with respectful courtesy; though their opinions differed, they maintained the demeanor of gentlemen throughout.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
yín訚
yín訚
de的
tǎo讨
lùn论
fāng方
shì式
，
yuǎn远
bǐ比
dà大
shēng声
rǎng嚷
rang嚷
gèng更
yǒu有
jiàn建
shè设
xìng性
。
This manner of respectful debate is far more constructive than loud quarreling.