zhì yuán xíng fāng 智圆行方
Be Wise in Thinking and Act Properly
头脑圆通,行为端正。智圆:无所不知,即知识完备,考虑周全,灵活通达;行方:有所不为,品行方正,按规矩做事,不投机苟且。这是中国古人推重的为人处世的理想状态,它是知与行、才与德、灵活性与原则性的辩证统一。
This term describes a person who is wise and acts properly. Such a person has broad knowledge, is considerate and flexible in handling things, and knows how to behave in accordance with social norms and etiquette. This kind of person never takes unnecessary risks, nor lazily muddles along in life. Ancient Chinese held high esteem for such a person who knows how to integrate knowledge and action, talent and virtue, and flexibility and principles.
引例 Citation:
◎凡人之道,心欲小,志欲大;智欲圆,行欲方。……智圆者,无不知也;行方者,有不为也。(《文子·微明》)
(大凡做人的基本原则是,心思细微,志向远大;智虑圆通,行为方正。……智虑圆通就是无所不知,行为方正就是有所不为。)
The basic social requirements of a person are sober judgment, high aspiration, broad knowledge, and proper behavior. …He should know everything and what should or should not be done. (Wenzi)