汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 恭敬不如从命
deference is no substitute for obedience (idiom) / (said to accept sb's request, invitation etc)
Polite remarks / It is mostly used when the other party is polite to oneself
客套话。多用在对方对自己客气,虽不敢当,但不好违命。
gōng jìng bù/bú () cóng/cōng mìng
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