照单全收 zhào dān quán shōu accept everything on the list

Explanation

照单全收，意思是按照清单上的数量全部接受。通常用于表示对他人提出的方案、意见或礼物等全部接受，体现一种爽快和接受的态度。

“Zhao dan quan shou” means to accept everything on the list. It’s usually used to show that you accept all the proposals, suggestions, or gifts, reflecting a straightforward and accepting attitude.

Origin Story

明朝时期，权倾朝野的严嵩，生日时收到各地官员送来的贺礼，礼单上琳琅满目，珍宝无数。为了讨好严嵩，官员们纷纷送上珍贵的字画、奇珍异宝，甚至还有价值连城的古董。严嵩看着厚厚的礼单，嘴角微微上扬，他挥挥手，对身边的太监说："照单全收！"消息一出，朝野震动，人们纷纷议论严嵩的贪婪无度。但严嵩却毫不在意，他认为这些礼物都是对他权势的认可，是对他忠诚的回报。他沉醉在权力的巅峰，对这些财富视若无睹，只会照单全收。严嵩的所作所为，最终导致了他的垮台，也成为了后世贪官污吏的反面教材。

míng cháo shíqī, quán qīng zhāoyě de yán sōng, shēng rì shí shōu dào gè dì guān yuán sòng lái de hè lǐ, lǐ dān shàng lín láng mǎn mù, zhēnbǎo wúshù. wèile tǎohǎo yán sōng, guān yuán men fēnfēn sòng shàng zhēnguì de zì huà, qí zhēn yì bǎo, shènzhì hái yǒu jiàzhí liánchéng de gǔdǒng. yán sōng kànzhe hòu hòu de lǐ dān, zuǐ jiǎo wēi wēi shàng yáng, tā huī huī shǒu, duì xīnbiān de tài jiān shuō: 'zhào dān quán shōu!' xiāoxī yī chū, zhāoyě zhèndòng, rénmen fēnfēn yìlùn yán sōng de tānlán wú dù. dàn yán sōng què háo bù zàiyì, tā rènwéi zhèxiē lǐwù dōu shì duì tā quán shì de rènkě, shì duì tā zhōngchéng de huí bào. tā chén zuì zài quán lì de diānfēng, duì zhèxiē cáifù shì ruò wú dǔ, zhǐ huì zhào dān quán shōu. yán sōng de suǒ zuò suǒ wéi, zuìzhōng dǎozhì le tā de kuǎ tái, yě chéngwéi le hòushì tānguān wūlì de fǎnmiàn jiàocái.

During the Ming Dynasty, Yan Song, a powerful minister, received gifts from officials all over the country on his birthday. The gift list was long and impressive, filled with treasures. To flatter Yan Song, officials sent valuable calligraphy, rare treasures, and even priceless antiques. Yan Song smiled slightly as he looked at the thick list and waved to an attendant: "Zhao dan quan shou!" (Accept them all!). The news spread quickly and caused a sensation throughout the country. Many people criticized Yan Song’s insatiable greed. But Yan Song didn’t care. He believed these gifts were recognition of his power and a reward for the officials’ loyalty. He was intoxicated with power and ignored the wealth he accumulated, simply accepting everything offered. Yan Song’s actions ultimately led to his downfall and became a negative example for corrupt officials.

Usage

用于表示全部接受别人的意见、建议或馈赠等。

yòng yú biǎoshì quánbù jiēshòu biérén de yìjiàn, jiànyì huò kuìzèng děng。

It is used to express the complete acceptance of others' opinions, suggestions, or gifts, etc.

Examples

• 老板慷慨地表示：这次的方案，我们照单全收！

  lǎobǎn kāngkǎi de biǎoshì: zhè cì de fāng'àn, wǒmen zhào dān quán shōu!

  The boss generously said: We'll take this plan as is!

• 对于你们的建议，我们决定照单全收，全力以赴。

  duìyú nǐmen de jiànyì, wǒmen juédìng zhào dān quán shōu, quánlì yǐfù。

  We've decided to adopt your suggestions and give it our all..

Related Idioms

• 欣然接受

• 来者不拒

Opposite Idioms

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• 三番五次