监主自盗 — “To embezzle funds or property entrusted to one's care”
监主自盗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to embezzle funds or property entrusted to one's care”. To steal from what one is supervising. Literally, “Overseer steals what they guard”.
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Origin and Story of 监主自盗
During the Tang Dynasty, Yang Yan was appointed Prime Minister by Emperor Dezong because his family was renowned for filial piety.
However, once in office, he took personal grievances very seriously, causing dissatisfaction among many officials at court.
Prime Minister Lu Qi seized an opportunity for revenge. He bought Yang Yan's private residence to convert it into a government office.
Lu Qi then impeached Yang Yan, accusing him of "forcing officials to sell his private residence, overpricing it, and simultaneously embezzling public funds under his charge."
Emperor Dezong ordered Yang Yan's execution.
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What does 监主自盗 mean?
监主自盗 (jiān zhǔ zì dào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to embezzle funds or property entrusted to one's care”.
How do you pronounce 监主自盗?
监主自盗 is pronounced jiān zhǔ zì dào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 监主自盗 literally mean?
Literally, 监主自盗 means “Overseer steals what they guard”. It is used to mean “to embezzle funds or property entrusted to one's care”.
Where does 监主自盗 come from?
监主自盗 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 监主自盗?
窃取公务上自己看管的财物。同“监守自盗”。