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From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「惟命是從」. Details below.

Today’s idiom is 「惟命是從」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

It means to obey your orders. Refers to absolute obedience.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wéi mìng shì cóng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

wai4 meng6 si6 chung4

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