浮云富贵 — “To regard wealth and status as fleeting clouds”
浮云富贵 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to regard wealth and status as fleeting clouds”. To be indifferent to worldly fame and fortune. Literally, “Floating clouds of wealth and honor”.
浮云富贵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
浮云富贵 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 浮云富贵
During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius led his disciples on journeys through various states.
When they once again arrived in the State of Wei, significant political changes had occurred. Duke Chu of Wei had ascended to the throne after expelling his own father.
An official named Kong Kui approached Confucius, offering him a large sum of gold coins, hoping that Confucius would legitimize Duke Chu's rule and declare it rightful.
Confucius felt deeply insulted by this offer. He declared that to him, wealth and riches were no more than transient floating clouds in the sky.
Idioms Related to 浮云富贵
More idioms starting with 浮
- fú浮yī一dà大bó瓟drink a large goblet of wine
- fú浮yī一dà大bái白Drink a large cup of wine
- fú浮yún云zhāo朝lù露fleeting and transient life
- fú浮yún云yì翳rì日Malicious influences temporarily obscure truth
- fú浮yún云bì蔽rì日evil overshadows good
- fú浮yǐ以dà大bái白Drink a large cup of wine
- fú浮guāng光lüè掠yǐng影a fleeting glimpse
- fú浮guāng光lüè略yǐng影superficial observation
- fú浮guāng光yuè跃jīn金shimmering golden light on rippling water
- fú浮míng名bó薄lì利fleeting fame, meager profit
- fú浮míng名xū虚lì利illusory fame and empty gain
- fú浮míng名xū虚yù誉empty glory and false prestige
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Open the tool →Questions about 浮云富贵
What does 浮云富贵 mean?
浮云富贵 (fú yún fù guì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to regard wealth and status as fleeting clouds”.
How do you pronounce 浮云富贵?
浮云富贵 is pronounced fú yún fù guì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 浮云富贵 literally mean?
Literally, 浮云富贵 means “Floating clouds of wealth and honor”. It is used to mean “to regard wealth and status as fleeting clouds”.
Where does 浮云富贵 come from?
浮云富贵 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 浮云富贵?
浮云：飘浮的云彩。把富贵看成飘浮的云彩。比喻把金钱、地位看得很轻。