【己所不欲，勿施于人】jǐ suǒ bù yù，wù shī yú rén
Definition:
Do not do to others what you would not like yourself.
What you do not wish yourself, do not do unto others.
Note: This proverb expresses a fundamental principle of the “way of being considerate” (恕 shù) in Confucian thought. It advises using one’s own mind to infer and understand other people’s minds, emphasizing empathy and reciprocity in relationships.
Example Sentences:
If you dislike being interrupted, remember do not do to others what you would not like yourself and listen patiently when others speak.
如果你不喜欢被打断，请记住己所不欲，勿施于人，在别人说话时耐心倾听。
Before assigning that tedious task, he considered the principle of “do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.”
在分配那项繁琐的任务之前，他考虑了己所不欲，勿施于人的原则。
