揽辔澄清 — “Grasp the reins to bring clarity and order”
揽辔澄清 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to take charge with strong resolve, aiming to rectify a situation, bring order, or thoroughly improve a task from its outset; to have the ambition to refresh and clarify affairs”. Literally, “Grasp the reins to bring clarity and order”.
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Origin and Story of 揽辔澄清
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, a famine struck Jizhou, yet corrupt officials continued their extravagant lives, ignoring the plight of the starving people who subsequently rebelled.
The imperial court dispatched Fan Pang as an imperial inspector to investigate. He felt a great sense of responsibility upon receiving the order. Before setting off, while on horseback holding the reins, he told his entourage, 'We must uncover the truth and bring order to the land.'
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What does 揽辔澄清 mean?
揽辔澄清 (lǎn pèi chéng qīng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to take charge with strong resolve, aiming to rectify a situation, bring order, or thoroughly improve a task from its outset; to have the ambition to refresh and clarify affairs”.
How do you pronounce 揽辔澄清?
揽辔澄清 is pronounced lǎn pèi chéng qīng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 揽辔澄清 literally mean?
Literally, 揽辔澄清 means “Grasp the reins to bring clarity and order”. It is used to mean “to take charge with strong resolve, aiming to rectify a situation, bring order, or thoroughly improve a task from its outset; to have the ambition to refresh and clarify affairs”.
Where does 揽辔澄清 come from?
揽辔澄清 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 揽辔澄清?
揽辔：拉住马缰；澄清：平治天下。表示刷新政治，澄清天下的抱负。也比喻人在负责一件工作之始，即立志要刷新这件工作，把它做好。