父为子隐 — “A father covers up his son's misdeeds or wrongdoing”
父为子隐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a father covers up his son's misdeeds or wrongdoing”. Often out of paternal love and protection. Literally, “Father hides for son”.
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Origin and Story of 父为子隐
During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius traveled with his disciples across various states.
While staying in Ye, a sheep from Duke Ye's residence wandered into Confucius's lodging. His disciple Zeng Dian cooked and ate it.
Zeng Dian's son, Zeng Shen, reported this incident to Confucius.
Confucius, understanding Zeng Shen's dilemma between filial piety and honesty, agreed to mediate with Duke Ye. Confucius then remarked, 'A father hides for his son, and a son hides for his father; uprightness is found in this.'
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- fù父zǐ子wú无gé隔sù宿zhī之chóu仇Father and son reconcile quickly
- fù父cí慈zǐ子xiào孝kind father, filial son
- fù父xī析zǐ子hé荷Son continues father's work
- fù父mǔ母zhī之guó国one's native country
- fù父mǔ母zhī之bāng邦one's native land
- fù父mǔ母guó国parents' homeland
- fù父mǔ母guān官benevolent local official
- fù父mǔ母ēn恩qín勤parents' profound kindness and diligent care
- fù父mǔ母yí遗tǐ体one's body, a gift from parents
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Open the tool →Questions about 父为子隐
What does 父为子隐 mean?
父为子隐 (fù wéi zǐ yǐn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a father covers up his son's misdeeds or wrongdoing”.
How do you pronounce 父为子隐?
父为子隐 is pronounced fù wéi zǐ yǐn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 父为子隐 literally mean?
Literally, 父为子隐 means “Father hides for son”. It is used to mean “a father covers up his son's misdeeds or wrongdoing”.
Where does 父为子隐 come from?
父为子隐 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 父为子隐?
父亲为儿子隐藏劣迹。