入幕之宾 — “A trusted confidant”
入幕之宾 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a trusted confidant”. An intimate associate privy to one's secrets or confidential matters. Literally, “A guest behind the curtain”.
入幕之宾 Pronunciation and Pinyin
入幕之宾 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 入幕之宾
During the Jin Dynasty, General Huan Wen became arrogant due to his distinguished military achievements. He first deposed Emperor Haixi and then enthroned Emperor Jinwen. Later, he harbored ambitions to usurp the throne. He rallied people like Xi Chao to his side.
When he summoned his political rival, Xie An, he arranged for Xi Chao to hide behind a curtain to eavesdrop on their conversation.
However, a gust of wind blew open the curtain, revealing Xi Chao. Xie An, with a touch of humor, referred to him as "a guest behind the curtain," implying he was a trusted confidant privy to secret counsels.
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- rù入xiāng乡wèn问sú俗When in Rome, do as the Romans do
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- rù入wú吾gòu彀zhōng中fall into my trap
- rù入guó国wèn问sú俗When visiting a new place or country
- rù入guó国wèn问jìn禁Inquire about local customs and taboos
- rù入tǔ土wéi为ān安find peace in burial
- rù入shèng圣chāo超fán凡become a sage and transcend the mundane
- rù入dì地wú无mén门no way out
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Open the tool →Questions about 入幕之宾
What does 入幕之宾 mean?
入幕之宾 (rù mù zhī bīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a trusted confidant”.
How do you pronounce 入幕之宾?
入幕之宾 is pronounced rù mù zhī bīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 入幕之宾 literally mean?
Literally, 入幕之宾 means “a guest behind the curtain”. It is used to mean “a trusted confidant”.
Where does 入幕之宾 come from?
入幕之宾 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 入幕之宾?
幕：帐幕；宾：客人。比喻关系亲近的人或参与机密的人。