铁面御史 — “An incorruptible official who is strictly impartial”
铁面御史 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an incorruptible official who is strictly impartial”. Fair, and fearless, unafraid to challenge powerful individuals or resist personal influence. Literally, “Iron-faced Censor”.
铁面御史 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 铁面御史
During the Song Dynasty, Hanlin academician Zeng Gongliang heard that Zhao Bian was a loyal and righteous person who dared to speak out. Although they had never met, he recommended Zhao Bian to the emperor as a Censor of the Palace.
After taking office, Zhao Bian witnessed various malpractices in the imperial court. Filled with integrity, he submitted memorials to impeach influential figures. Because of his upright and selfless character, people called him the “Iron-faced Censor.”
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What does 铁面御史 mean?
铁面御史 (tiě miàn yù shǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an incorruptible official who is strictly impartial”.
How do you pronounce 铁面御史?
铁面御史 is pronounced tiě miàn yù shǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 铁面御史 literally mean?
Literally, 铁面御史 means “Iron-faced Censor”. It is used to mean “an incorruptible official who is strictly impartial”.
Where does 铁面御史 come from?
铁面御史 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 铁面御史?
宋赵抃为殿中侍御史，弹劾权贵，刚直无私，人称“铁面御史”。后泛称不畏权贵，不徇私情，公正严明的官员。