📖 Meaning
A mindset of accepting everyone and everything that approaches or is offered, without discrimination or rejection. It describes an open, all-inclusive attitude toward people, ideas, or opportunities.
📜 Origin Story
The idiom traces back to the ancient philosopher Mencius (孟子) and the Confucian tradition. In the Mengzi (《孟子》), Mencius advocated a benevolent and inclusive approach to governance, suggesting that a virtuous ruler should welcome all who come seeking guidance or service. The phrase crystallizes the Confucian ideal of boundless generosity—receiving scholars, commoners, and supplicants alike without turning anyone away.
💡 Example Usage
这位老教授对学生来者不拒，无论什么时候来请教，他都会耐心解答。
The old professor refuses no one—no matter when students come to him for guidance, he always answers patiently.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 来者不拒
- Pinyin: lái zhě bù jù
- Literal Translation: come, one who, not, refuse
- Category: Attitude
- Characters: 4