言听计从

言聽計從
yántīngjìcóng
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 to follow someone's every word and advice; to heed and obey completely

Examples

Lǎobǎn duì zhè wèi móushì yántīngjìcóng.
The boss heeds this advisor's every word and follows every plan he suggests.
Tā duì nányǒu yántīngjìcóng, ràng péngyǒumen hěn dānxīn.
She obeys her boyfriend in everything, which worries her friends.

Tips

history
From 《·淮阴》: Han Xin's account of Liu Bang — — 'He gave me his robes to wear, pushed food to me to eat, and listened to every word and used every strategy I offered.'
usage
Can be admiring (deep trust in an advisor) or slightly negative (blind obedience). Tone depends on context and on who follows whom — be alert to both readings.

Stroke Order

yán
tīng
cóng