zōu​yīng​qí​zǐ

those below imitate those above

  1. Zou
    (bound form) name of a small vassal state during the Zhou Dynasty located in present-day Shandong Province; a Chinese surname
  2. chin strap
    (bound form) a strap or ribbon used to secure a hat under the chin in ancient times
  3. Qi
    name of various states and dynasties in Chinese history, notably a powerful state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods
  4. adjective
    purple
    purple; violet; a color made from a mix of blue and red