俳优畜之 — “To treat someone”
俳优畜之 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to treat someone”. Especially an intellectual or a person of talent, as a mere entertainer or pet, implying a demeaning and disrespectful attitude towards their true worth or contributions. It highlights a patronizing view where talent is seen only for amusement rather than its inherent value. Literally, “Treat as an actor/jester and keep as a pet”.
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What does 俳优畜之 mean?
俳优畜之 (pái yōu chù zhī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to treat someone”.
How do you pronounce 俳优畜之?
俳优畜之 is pronounced pái yōu chù zhī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 俳优畜之 literally mean?
Literally, 俳优畜之 means “Treat as an actor/jester and keep as a pet”. It is used to mean “to treat someone”.
What is the Chinese definition of 俳优畜之?
俳优：旧指演戏的人；畜：畜养。当作演戏逗乐来畜养他。指古时皇帝对文人的态度