褒衣博带 — “Loose robes and wide sashes”
褒衣博带 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Loose robes and wide sashes”. Referring to the traditional attire of ancient Chinese scholars or literati. Literally, “loose robes, wide belt”.
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Origin and Story of 褒衣博带
During the Han Dynasty, General Bao Shengzhi visited Zhao Guanghan, the Governor of Jingzhao, in Chang'an and praised him for his accomplishments in maintaining public order.
Zhao Guanghan humbly stated that he was not as capable as his predecessor, Jun Buyi. Jun Buyi had cleverly apprehended Cheng Fanghui, who was impersonating the Crown Prince.
Bao Shengzhi recalled that when he first discovered Jun Buyi, Jun was wearing a 'jinxian' hat, a jade-handled long sword at his waist, and loose robes with wide sashes. It was then that Bao Shengzhi recommended him to be the Prefect of Qingzhou.
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What does 褒衣博带 mean?
褒衣博带 (bāo yī bó dài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Loose robes and wide sashes”.
How do you pronounce 褒衣博带?
褒衣博带 is pronounced bāo yī bó dài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 褒衣博带 literally mean?
Literally, 褒衣博带 means “loose robes, wide belt”. It is used to mean “Loose robes and wide sashes”.
Where does 褒衣博带 come from?
褒衣博带 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 褒衣博带?
褒、博：形容宽大。着宽袍，系阔带。指古代儒生的装束。