不急之务 — “Matters of no great urgency”
不急之务 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Matters of no great urgency”. Unimportant or non-pressing affairs that can be set aside or postponed. Literally, “non-urgent matters”.
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Origin and Story of 不急之务
During the Three Kingdoms period, Sun He, the crown prince of the State of Wu, was exceptionally intelligent from a young age. He loved literature, was skilled in horsemanship and archery, and was deeply favored by Sun Quan.
At that time, some officials were keen on playing Go, often delaying official duties by discussing the game. Sun He told them, "Playing Go is merely a form of entertainment. People should abandon useless desires and set aside non-urgent matters."
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Open the tool →Questions about 不急之务
What does 不急之务 mean?
不急之务 (bù jí zhī wù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Matters of no great urgency”.
How do you pronounce 不急之务?
不急之务 is pronounced bù jí zhī wù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不急之务 literally mean?
Literally, 不急之务 means “non-urgent matters”. It is used to mean “Matters of no great urgency”.
Where does 不急之务 come from?
不急之务 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 不急之务?
急：急迫，要紧；务：事情。无关紧要的或不急于做的事情。