Phrase guide

do unto others

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To obey the golden rule: to treat others as one would wish to be treated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From the first part of do unto others as you would have them do unto you, a common formulation of the golden rule.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 己所不欲,勿施於人 /己所不欲 — treat others as one would wish to be treated
  • Chinese Mandarin: 勿施于人 (jǐsuǒbùyù, wùshīyúrén) — treat others as one would wish to be treated
  • Finnish: tee toisille — treat others as one would wish to be treated
  • Korean: 역지사지 (yeokjisaji) — treat others as one would wish to be treated
  • Polish: nie czyń drugiemu, co tobie niemiłe — treat others as one would wish to be treated