堕溷飘茵 — “To fall into a latrine or float onto a mat”
堕溷飘茵 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fall into a latrine or float onto a mat”. Describing vastly different fates or circumstances, especially regarding social status or fortune. Literally, “Fall into the latrine, float onto the mat”.
堕溷飘茵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 堕溷飘茵
During the Southern Dynasties (Liang Dynasty), Ziliang was discussing wealth and poverty with the atheist Fan Zhen, asking about the relationship between fortune and karma.
Fan Zhen replied, "Life is like flowers on a tree. Though they all grow on the same branch, when a strong wind blows, some petals drift onto the cushions of wealthy homes, while others fall into people's latrines. This is how cause and effect operate."
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What does 堕溷飘茵 mean?
堕溷飘茵 (duò hùn piāo yīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fall into a latrine or float onto a mat”.
How do you pronounce 堕溷飘茵?
堕溷飘茵 is pronounced duò hùn piāo yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 堕溷飘茵 literally mean?
Literally, 堕溷飘茵 means “Fall into the latrine, float onto the mat”. It is used to mean “to fall into a latrine or float onto a mat”.
Where does 堕溷飘茵 come from?
堕溷飘茵 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 堕溷飘茵?
同“坠茵落溷”。亦作“坠溷飘茵”。比喻人之境遇高下悬殊。茵，垫褥；溷，厕所。