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Open the tool →庙堂之器 (miào táng zhī qì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person of great ability and talent, especially one capable of assuming important responsibilities or leadership roles; a capable and distinguished individual fit for significant undertakings”.
庙堂之器 is pronounced miào táng zhī qì in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 庙堂之器 means “vessel of the imperial court”. It is used to mean “a person of great ability and talent, especially one capable of assuming important responsibilities or leadership roles; a capable and distinguished individual fit for significant undertakings”.
比喻有治理国事才能的人