菟裘归计 — “Túqiú return plan”
菟裘归计 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a plan to retire from public life or return to one's hometown in old age”. Literally, “Túqiú return plan”.
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Origin and Story of 菟裘归计
During the Spring and Autumn period, after Duke Hui of Lu died, Duke Yin of Lu, born to his second wife, succeeded to the throne.
After ruling for 11 years, he planned to abdicate in favor of Duke Huan. A high official, Yufu, urged him to kill Duke Huan.
Duke Yin replied that he intended to build a house in Túqiú and retire there. Yufu, however, turned around and slandered Duke Yin to Duke Huan, then arranged for Duke Yin's assassination.
Duke Yin was murdered before his 'Túqiú return plan' could be put into effect.
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What does 菟裘归计 mean?
菟裘归计 (tú qiú guī jì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a plan to retire from public life or return to one's hometown in old age”.
How do you pronounce 菟裘归计?
菟裘归计 is pronounced tú qiú guī jì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 菟裘归计 literally mean?
Literally, 菟裘归计 means “Túqiú return plan”. It is used to mean “a plan to retire from public life or return to one's hometown in old age”.
Where does 菟裘归计 come from?
菟裘归计 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 菟裘归计?
菟裘：地名，山东泰安东南。比喻准备告老还乡或退隐