汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 从谏如流
从谏如流 (從諫如流)
to follow admonition as natural flow (idiom); to accept criticism or correction (even from one's inferiors)
谏 Bluntly persuade / Following advice is as natural as flowing water / Describes willingness to accept criticism from others
谓听从善意的规劝,就象水从高处流下一样顺畅。形容乐意接受别人意见。多用于帝王。
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

当领导的就要从谏如流,广开言路,才能把工作搞好。

Being a leader means you should be open to good advice so that you can do your job better.

正是布什的从谏如流才让切尼有如此权势。

What makes Mr Cheney so powerful is that Mr Bush usually heeds his advice.