一误再误 — “To make repeated mistakes”
一误再误 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make repeated mistakes”. To err again and again; to be delayed or mishandled repeatedly. Literally, “Mistake after mistake”.
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Origin and Story of 一误再误
During the Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Taizu, in obedience to his mother's wishes, passed the throne to his third brother, Zhao Guangyi, who became Emperor Taizong. Wei Wang Zhao Tingmei was designated as the next in line to the throne.
He appeared somewhat impatient, which concerned Emperor Taizong, who then consulted Prime Minister Zhao Pu. Zhao Pu advised that if the throne were to be passed from brother to brother again, instead of to a son, it would be 'one mistake after another' (一误再误). Taking this opportunity, Emperor Taizong exiled Zhao Tingmei.
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Open the tool →Questions about 一误再误
What does 一误再误 mean?
一误再误 (yī wù zài wù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make repeated mistakes”.
How do you pronounce 一误再误?
一误再误 is pronounced yī wù zài wù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一误再误 literally mean?
Literally, 一误再误 means “Mistake after mistake”. It is used to mean “to make repeated mistakes”.
Where does 一误再误 come from?
一误再误 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 一误再误?
一次又一次的失误。形容屡被耽误或屡犯错误。