起偃为竖 — “To grant clemency”
起偃为竖 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to grant clemency”. To show mercy by reducing a severe punishment or alleviating distress; to raise one from a fallen or difficult state. Literally, “Raise the prostrate to stand upright”.
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起偃为竖 Pronunciation and Pinyin
起偃为竖 Character Breakdown
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这位善心的长者，每当看到邻里有困难，总是尽力帮助，如同起偃为竖，让人重拾希望。
This kind elder always tries his best to help neighbors in difficulty, as if raising the prostrate to stand, allowing people to regain hope.
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Open the tool →Questions about 起偃为竖
What does 起偃为竖 mean?
起偃为竖 (qǐ yǎn wéi shù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to grant clemency”.
How do you pronounce 起偃为竖?
起偃为竖 is pronounced qǐ yǎn wéi shù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 起偃为竖 literally mean?
Literally, 起偃为竖 means “Raise the prostrate to stand upright”. It is used to mean “to grant clemency”.
What is the Chinese definition of 起偃为竖?
偃：卧躺。竖：立，站着。使躺着的人站起来。比喻给予减轻刑罚的恩惠。