匹夫沟渎 — “To adhere strictly to minor principles or petty loyalties”
匹夫沟渎 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adhere strictly to minor principles or petty loyalties”. To be pedantic about trivial matters. Literally, “The petty loyalties/concerns of an ordinary person”.
匹夫沟渎 Pronunciation and Pinyin
匹夫沟渎 Character Breakdown
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- pǐ匹fū夫zhī之yǒng勇reckless courage
- pǐ匹fū夫zhī之liàng谅petty integrity of a common person
- pǐ匹fū夫pǐ匹fù妇ordinary men and women
- pǐ匹fū夫huái怀bì璧Possessing valuables invites trouble
- pǐ匹fū夫wú无zuì罪An ordinary person is innocent
- pǐ匹fū夫wú无zuì罪，，huái怀bì璧qí其zuì罪Innocence with value attracts danger
- pǐ匹fū夫yǒu有zé责Every common person has a responsibility
- pǐ匹liàn练fēi飞kōng空magnificent waterfall like white silk
- pǐ匹mǎ马yī一huī麾fight bravely with minimal resources
- pǐ匹mǎ马dān单qiāng枪act alone without assistance
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What does 匹夫沟渎 mean?
匹夫沟渎 (pǐ fū gōu dú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adhere strictly to minor principles or petty loyalties”.
How do you pronounce 匹夫沟渎?
匹夫沟渎 is pronounced pǐ fū gōu dú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 匹夫沟渎 literally mean?
Literally, 匹夫沟渎 means “the petty loyalties/concerns of an ordinary person”. It is used to mean “to adhere strictly to minor principles or petty loyalties”.
What is the Chinese definition of 匹夫沟渎?
指拘守普通人的小信小节。