干卿何事 — “It's none of your business”
干卿何事 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “it's none of your business”. What does that concern you? (Used to tell someone to mind their own business, often implying they are being nosy.). Literally, “What matter concerns you?”.
干卿何事 Pronunciation and Pinyin
干卿何事 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 干卿何事
During the Five Dynasties period, Emperor Li Jing of Southern Tang was not interested in leading troops or managing court affairs, but rather enjoyed composing poetry and lyrics.
He once wrote the poem 'Tan Po Huan Xi Sha', which included the lines: 'Fine rain, dreaming back, the distant cry of chickens; the small tower plays the jade sheng cold till dawn.'
When he saw Prime Minister Feng Yanji's poem 'Ye Jin Men', he playfully teased him, saying, 'You stirred up a pond of spring water, but what does that have to do with you?'
Feng Yanji, with humor, responded that his own line was not as profound as Li Jing's 'The small tower plays the jade sheng cold till dawn.'
Idioms Related to 干卿何事
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- gān干jìng净lì利suǒ索neat, efficient, and thorough
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- gàn干míng名fàn犯yì义transgress moral principles and justice
- gān干míng名cǎi采yù誉seek fame by improper means
- gān干tí啼shī湿kū哭to cry and wail incessantly
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- gān干jiāng将mò莫yé邪exceptionally sharp weapons or capable individuals
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What does 干卿何事 mean?
干卿何事 (gàn qīng hé shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “it's none of your business”.
How do you pronounce 干卿何事?
干卿何事 is pronounced gàn qīng hé shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 干卿何事 literally mean?
Literally, 干卿何事 means “What matter concerns you?”. It is used to mean “it's none of your business”.
Where does 干卿何事 come from?
干卿何事 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 干卿何事?
干：关涉；卿：你的尊称。跟你有什么关系？指人爱管闲事