How do you pronounce 夜不闭户?

夜不闭户 is pronounced yè bù bì hù in Mandarin Chinese.

Where does 夜不闭户 come from?

夜不闭户 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 夜不闭户?

户：门。夜里睡觉不用闩上门。形容社会治安情况良好。

夜不闭户 — Chinese Idiom

夜不闭户 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a social condition where public security is so good that people feel safe leaving their doors unlocked at night. It signifies a peaceful and well-ordered society”.

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夜不闭户 Pronunciation and Pinyin

夜yè
不bù
闭bì
户hù

夜不闭户 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
夜	yè	8	night
不	bù	4	not
闭	bì	6	to close, shut, or block
户	hù	4	household, family, or door

Example Sentence with 夜不闭户

过去，村子里淳朴的民风使得大家夜不闭户，邻里之间互相信任。

In the past, the simple and honest customs of the village meant that people left their doors unlocked at night, and neighbors trusted each other.

Origin and Story of 夜不闭户

During the Warring States period, Shang Yang, originally from the State of Wei, sought refuge in the State of Qin. He advocated for a legalistic system and was highly trusted by Duke Xiao of Qin.

Shang Yang then introduced a series of new laws, abolishing the old ones that protected aristocratic privileges. He promoted the principle that everyone should be equal before the law, ensuring strict and impartial enforcement.

After a period, the State of Qin achieved great stability: people felt secure enough to leave their doors unlocked at night, no one would pick up lost items from the street, and the nation's power significantly increased.

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Questions about 夜不闭户

What does 夜不闭户 mean?: 夜不闭户 (yè bù bì hù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a social condition where public security is so good that people feel safe leaving their doors unlocked at night. It signifies a peaceful and well-ordered society”.
How do you pronounce 夜不闭户?: 夜不闭户 is pronounced yè bù bì hù in Mandarin Chinese.
Where does 夜不闭户 come from?: 夜不闭户 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 夜不闭户?: 户：门。夜里睡觉不用闩上门。形容社会治安情况良好。

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