大事不糊涂 — “To be discerning and principled in matters of great importance”
大事不糊涂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be discerning and principled in matters of great importance”. Showing clarity of mind and firm judgment on crucial issues, even if one may appear unconcerned with minor details. Literally, “Not confused on big matters; clear-headed in important affairs”.
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Origin and Story of 大事不糊涂
During the Northern Song Dynasty, Lu Duan, a Censorate official, handled matters impartially and clearly distinguished right from wrong. He was humble and cautious, and Emperor Taizong of Song trusted him greatly, although his reputation was slightly below that of Kou Zhun.
Emperor Taizong was dissatisfied with the then Prime Minister Lu Mengzheng and wanted Lu Duan to replace him, so he sought opinions from his ministers. Some ministers commented that Lu Duan seemed muddled.
Emperor Taizong, however, remarked that Lu Duan was muddled in small matters, but clear-headed in important ones (大事不糊涂).
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Open the tool →Questions about 大事不糊涂
What does 大事不糊涂 mean?
大事不糊涂 (dà shì bù hú tú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be discerning and principled in matters of great importance”.
How do you pronounce 大事不糊涂?
大事不糊涂 is pronounced dà shì bù hú tú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 大事不糊涂 literally mean?
Literally, 大事不糊涂 means “not confused on big matters; clear-headed in important affairs”. It is used to mean “to be discerning and principled in matters of great importance”.
Where does 大事不糊涂 come from?
大事不糊涂 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 大事不糊涂?
指在有关政治的是非问题上能坚持原则，态度鲜明。