慈明无双 — “Ciming is unparalleled”
慈明无双 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to praise someone as being unparalleled or the most outstanding among their brothers or peers”. Literally, “Ciming is unparalleled”.
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Origin and Story of 慈明无双
During the Han Dynasty, there was a man named Xun Shuang, whose courtesy name was Ciming. From a young age, he was exceptionally fond of learning. By the age of 12, he had already mastered the 'Spring and Autumn Annals' and the 'Analects of Confucius'.
Du Qiao, the Grand Commandant, was greatly impressed when he met Xun Shuang, praising him as someone who could serve as a teacher to others. Xun Shuang also possessed a profound understanding of the subtle nuances within the classics, a feat that none of his seven brothers could achieve. Consequently, people remarked, 'Among the eight dragons of the Xun family, Ciming is unparalleled.'
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What does 慈明无双 mean?
慈明无双 (cí míng wú shuāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to praise someone as being unparalleled or the most outstanding among their brothers or peers”.
How do you pronounce 慈明无双?
慈明无双 is pronounced cí míng wú shuāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 慈明无双 literally mean?
Literally, 慈明无双 means “Ciming is unparalleled”. It is used to mean “to praise someone as being unparalleled or the most outstanding among their brothers or peers”.
Where does 慈明无双 come from?
慈明无双 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 慈明无双?
赞扬兄弟或平辈中之最负声望者。