子不语怪 — “Confucius did not speak of strange phenomena”
子不语怪 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Confucius did not speak of strange phenomena”. Supernatural beings, or unruly acts. It implies a focus on practical matters and a disinclination to discuss the inexplicable or superstitious. Literally, “Confucius did not speak of the strange”.
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What does 子不语怪 mean?
子不语怪 (zi bù yǔ guài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Confucius did not speak of strange phenomena”.
How do you pronounce 子不语怪?
子不语怪 is pronounced zi bù yǔ guài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 子不语怪 literally mean?
Literally, 子不语怪 means “Confucius did not speak of the strange”. It is used to mean “Confucius did not speak of strange phenomena”.
What is the Chinese definition of 子不语怪?
子：孔子；语：谈论。指不谈怪异一类事情