勿忘在莒 — “To always remember one's origins, past hardships, or humble beginnings”
勿忘在莒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to always remember one's origins, past hardships, or humble beginnings”. Never forget the lessons learned from difficult times. Literally, “Do not forget being in Ju (State)”.
勿忘在莒 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 勿忘在莒
During the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Huan of Qi, also known as Xiaobai, once fled to the State of Ju to seek refuge due to internal strife. Later, with the help of Bao Shuya, he finally returned to Qi to govern, appointing Guan Zhong as his prime minister to assist in state affairs.
One day, when he became a bit complacent and forgot himself, Grand Master Bao Shuya reminded him: "May Your Grace never forget your exile to Ju." Duke Huan immediately realized his mistake.
Idioms Related to 勿忘在莒
More idioms starting with 勿
- wù勿yǐ以è恶xiǎo小ér而wèi为zhī之，，wù勿yǐ以shàn善xiǎo小ér而bù不wèi为Do not do small evils, do not neglect small goods
- wù勿dài怠wù勿wàng忘Remain diligent and attentive
- wù勿yào药yǒu有xǐ喜congratulate on recovery from illness
- wù勿wèi谓yán言zhī之bù不yù预Do not say you were not forewarned
- wù勿wèi谓yán言zhī之bù不yù预yě也Do not say you were not forewarned
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What does 勿忘在莒 mean?
勿忘在莒 (wù wàng zài jǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to always remember one's origins, past hardships, or humble beginnings”.
How do you pronounce 勿忘在莒?
勿忘在莒 is pronounced wù wàng zài jǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 勿忘在莒 literally mean?
Literally, 勿忘在莒 means “Do not forget being in Ju (State)”. It is used to mean “to always remember one's origins, past hardships, or humble beginnings”.
Where does 勿忘在莒 come from?
勿忘在莒 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 勿忘在莒?
比喻不忘本。