季常之惧 — “To be henpecked”
季常之惧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be henpecked”. To live under one's wife's thumb; to be afraid of one's wife. Literally, “Ji Chang's fear”.
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Origin and Story of 季常之惧
During his exile in Huangzhou, Su Shi often discussed literature with his good friend Chen Jichang. Chen Jichang was very hospitable and frequently invited guests to his home.
However, his wife, Lady Liu from Hedong Commandery, was quite fierce and often knocked on the wall to drive the guests away.
Amused by Chen Jichang's fear of his wife, Su Shi wrote a satirical poem: "The scholar of Longqiu is also pitiful; he discusses emptiness and existence late into the night. Suddenly, he hears the roar of the Hedong lioness, his staff drops from his hand, and his heart is utterly bewildered."
This poem became a humorous reference to Chen Jichang being henpecked.
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What does 季常之惧 mean?
季常之惧 (jì cháng zhī jù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be henpecked”.
How do you pronounce 季常之惧?
季常之惧 is pronounced jì cháng zhī jù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 季常之惧 literally mean?
Literally, 季常之惧 means “Ji Chang's fear”. It is used to mean “to be henpecked”.
Where does 季常之惧 come from?
季常之惧 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 季常之惧?
指惧内。