teoi1 gei2 kap6 jan4推己及人

Jyutpingteoi1 gei2 kap6 jan4

Yaletēui géi kahp yàhn

語句

Definition

To put oneself in another's shoes; to be considerate and think from another person's perspective.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong moral weight and is often used to advise someone to be more empathetic or fair. It implies that by reflecting on your own feelings and desires, you should naturally extend that same understanding to others. It is frequently used in formal advice or when discussing interpersonal conflicts.

Examples

zou6做jan4人jiu3要sik1識teoi1推gei2己kap6及jan4人，m4唔hou2好zing6淨hai6係nam2諗zi6自gei2己。

You should learn to be considerate and not just think about yourself.

nei5你si3試haa5下teoi1推gei2己kap6及jan4人，zau6就wui2會ming4明dim2點gaai2解keoi5佢gam3咁nau1嬲。

If you try to put yourself in their shoes, you will understand why they are so angry.

Common phrases

hok6學sik1識teoi1推gei2己kap6及jan4人

learn to be considerate

zou6做dou3到teoi1推gei2己kap6及jan4人

manage to be empathetic

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple verb, but it is a four-character idiom that functions as a verb phrase. It is not used to describe physical movement or pushing, so avoid using it in contexts related to literal pushing or moving objects.