pèi​xián

to wear a bowstring

佩弦 pèi//xián
to wear a bowstring
(literary) to wear a bowstring as a self-reminder to be prompt, based on the practice of those with slow temperaments who wore taut strings to encourage self-discipline
to follow admonitions
(figurative) to be willing to listen to and follow friendly advice or admonitions

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