How do you pronounce 匹夫有责?

匹夫有责 is pronounced pǐ fū yǒu zé in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 匹夫有责 literally mean?

Literally, 匹夫有责 means “Every common man has a responsibility”. It is used to mean “Every ordinary individual bears a share of responsibility for important affairs or the common good of society”.

Where does 匹夫有责 come from?

匹夫有责 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 匹夫有责?

国家大事每个人都有责任。

匹夫有责 — “Every common man has a responsibility”

Q: What is the Chinese definition of 匹夫有责?

国家大事每个人都有责任。

匹夫有责 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Every ordinary individual bears a share of responsibility for important affairs or the common good of society”. Literally, “Every common man has a responsibility”.

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匹夫有责 Pronunciation and Pinyin

匹pǐ
夫fū
有yǒu
责zé

匹夫有责 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
匹	pǐ	4	measure word for horses or cloth
夫	fū	4	man, husband, or classical particle
有	yǒu	6	to have or to exist
责	zé	8	responsibility, blame, or demand

Example Sentence with 匹夫有责

为了社区环境的改善，我们每个人都应该尽一份力，毕竟匹夫有责。

To improve the community environment, each of us should do our part, after all, every ordinary person bears a share of responsibility.

Origin and Story of 匹夫有责

During the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Gu Yanwu ("顾炎武") developed a deep fondness for stories of loyal officials and righteous individuals from a young age.

He joined the Fushe society, which sought reform, and organized local commanders in Kunshan to resist the invading Qing forces.

After the city's fall, he strictly adhered to his stepmother Wang's admonition not to serve the Qing dynasty. He then disguised himself as a merchant, traveling throughout various regions to unite anti-Qing resistance fighters.

In his acclaimed work, "Rizhi Lu" (日知录, Records of Daily Learning), he penned the famous line: "For the preservation of the world, even the humblest common man has a share of responsibility."

Idioms Related to 匹夫有责

Synonyms of 匹夫有责

Antonyms of 匹夫有责

fū敷yǎn衍sè塞zé责perform duties perfunctorily and irresponsibly

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Questions about 匹夫有责

What does 匹夫有责 mean?: 匹夫有责 (pǐ fū yǒu zé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Every ordinary individual bears a share of responsibility for important affairs or the common good of society”.
How do you pronounce 匹夫有责?: 匹夫有责 is pronounced pǐ fū yǒu zé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 匹夫有责 literally mean?: Literally, 匹夫有责 means “Every common man has a responsibility”. It is used to mean “Every ordinary individual bears a share of responsibility for important affairs or the common good of society”.
Where does 匹夫有责 come from?: 匹夫有责 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 匹夫有责?: 国家大事每个人都有责任。

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