fū​zǐ​zì​dào

the master speaking of himself

Senses

夫子自道 fū​zǐ​zì​dào the master speaking of himself

A teacher or master speaking about their own conduct or experiences; originally referring to Confucius describing his own character in the 论语 lún​yǔ

夫子自道 fū​zǐ​zì​dào unwittingly describing oneself

To describe oneself while ostensibly talking about someone else; can refer to unconsciously exposing one's own faults while criticizing others, or appearing to praise others while actually praising oneself

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