漆女忧鲁 — “A common person”
漆女忧鲁 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a common person”. Not in a position of authority, feels deep concern and worry for the well-being of the community or collective affairs. Literally, “The Lady from Qishi worries about Lu”.
漆女忧鲁 Pronunciation and Pinyin
漆女忧鲁 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 漆女忧鲁
During the Warring States period, the state of Lu faced intense internal struggles. Duke Mu of Lu, who had a son late in life, appointed him as crown prince. Surrounding powerful factions eyed the ruling house of Lu with greed, and the overall situation was precarious.
In a prominent household in Qishi, a young lady leaned against a pillar, sighing deeply. She hoped that loyal officials would effectively assist the ruling family. However, events did not unfold as she wished, and she could only privately worry about the common good.
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What does 漆女忧鲁 mean?
漆女忧鲁 (qī nǚ yōu lǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a common person”.
How do you pronounce 漆女忧鲁?
漆女忧鲁 is pronounced qī nǚ yōu lǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 漆女忧鲁 literally mean?
Literally, 漆女忧鲁 means “the Lady from Qishi worries about Lu”. It is used to mean “a common person”.
Where does 漆女忧鲁 come from?
漆女忧鲁 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 漆女忧鲁?
鲁穆公时国事危急，漆室之女对国家深感忧虑。指不当政的人对国事担忧