不足与谋 — “To be unworthy of consultation or collaboration”
不足与谋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be unworthy of consultation or collaboration”. Referring to someone whose wisdom, discretion, or capability is deemed insufficient for important discussions or planning. Literally, “Unfit to consult with”.
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Origin and Story of 不足与谋
During the contention between Chu and Han, Liu Bang's plan to proclaim himself king in Guanzhong was exposed. To escape the difficult situation, he followed Zhang Liang's advice and personally attended the banquet at Hong Gate.
During the feast, Fan Zeng called upon Xiang Zhuang to perform a sword dance, intending to use the opportunity to assassinate Liu Bang. Liu Bang, however, managed to slip away.
Zhang Liang then presented white jade disks and a jade dou as gifts. Enraged, Fan Zeng smashed the jade dou to the ground, lamenting to Xiang Yu, 'He is not worthy of consultation (不足与谋).'
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Open the tool →Questions about 不足与谋
What does 不足与谋 mean?
不足与谋 (bù zú yǔ móu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be unworthy of consultation or collaboration”.
How do you pronounce 不足与谋?
不足与谋 is pronounced bù zú yǔ móu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不足与谋 literally mean?
Literally, 不足与谋 means “Unfit to consult with”. It is used to mean “to be unworthy of consultation or collaboration”.
Where does 不足与谋 come from?
不足与谋 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 不足与谋?
与：和。不值得和他商量。