言听计从

言聽計從
yántīng-jìcóng
idiom

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 4
Tā duì nányǒu yántīng-jìcóng, ràng péngyǒumen hěn dānxīn.
She obeys her boyfriend in everything, which worries her friends.
HSK 7-9
Lǎobǎn duì zhè wèi móushì yántīng-jìcóng.
The boss heeds this advisor's every word and follows every plan he suggests.

Tips

history
From 《史记·淮阴侯列传》: Han Xin's account of Liu Bang - 解衣衣我推食食我言听计用 - '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