Wū lòu zài shàng, zhī zhī zài xià.

Lit [When the] house leaks above, [the ones who] know it [are those who] are underneath.

Fig If mistakes are committed by the superior, it will be known to his subordinates.

Note [Note: zàixià is also a traditional term of humility used by an inferior; vs. shàngmíng bù zhī above.]

Topics HIERARCHY MISTAKES SUBORDINATES SUPERIORS zàixià