Gong Jing Bu Ru Cong Ming is a Chinese saying meaning obedience is better than politeness. It is often used as a polite refusal, implying that acting according to instructions is preferable to mere civility.
恭敬不如从命是一个俗语，意思是表面上的恭敬不如实际的服从。它常用于表示不好意思拂逆对方的好意。
| 成语 | 恭敬不如从命 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 客套话。多用在对方对自己客气，虽不敢当，但不好违命。 |
| 拼音 | gōng jìng bù rú cóng mìng |
| 拼音码 | gjbm |
| 用法 | 复句式；作分句；作客套话 |
| 英语 | Obedien is better than politeness |
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