你求人指点还不躬身讨教
“you ask for guidance yet won't even bow to learn.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“To think there're people so disrespectful of propriety—”
你 求人 指点还不 躬身讨教
“you ask for guidance yet won't even bow to learn.”
“I can be even more disrespectful. Are you going to speak or not?”
“Show some respect and bow down if you actually want my knowledge.”
Traditional Chinese culture places supreme importance on showing overt physical humility and respect (such as bowing) when asking for instruction or guidance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to bow and humbly seek guidance
A formal idiom used to describe approaching a mentor or elder with deep respect and humility.
to ask someone for advice or instruction
A standard phrase for seeking expert guidance or coaching from another person.