恭
敬
不
如
从
命
g
ō
n
g
j
ì
n
g
b
ù
r
ú
c
ó
n
g
m
ì
n
g
Definitions
1. deference is no substitute for obedience (idiom)
2. (said to accept sb's request, invitation etc)
Components
恭敬
gōng jìng
–
deferential
不如
bù rú
–
not equal to
从命
cóng mìng
–
to obey an order