宠辱不惊 — “To remain calm and composed whether receiving favor or disgrace”
宠辱不惊 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to remain calm and composed whether receiving favor or disgrace”. To be indifferent to personal gains or losses; to be undisturbed by success or failure. Literally, “unmoved by favor or disgrace”.
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Origin and Story of 宠辱不惊
During the reign of Emperor Taizong in the Tang Dynasty, there was an official named Lu Chengqing. He was tasked with investigating the responsibility for a series of mishaps involving grain transport ships.
During his investigation, he observed one particular official whose performance evaluation he changed three times — sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Yet, this official consistently displayed an extraordinary composure, remaining undisturbed whether praised or criticized.
Later, Lu Chengqing himself experienced significant fluctuations in his career and faced a challenging fate with many ups and downs. However, just like the official he observed, his own spirit remained as tranquil as still water. He never allowed the unpredictable turns of fortune to sway his character or alter his guiding principles, embodying the true essence of 'undisturbed by favor or disgrace'.
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Open the tool →Questions about 宠辱不惊
What does 宠辱不惊 mean?
宠辱不惊 (chǒng rǔ bù jīng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to remain calm and composed whether receiving favor or disgrace”.
How do you pronounce 宠辱不惊?
宠辱不惊 is pronounced chǒng rǔ bù jīng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 宠辱不惊 literally mean?
Literally, 宠辱不惊 means “unmoved by favor or disgrace”. It is used to mean “to remain calm and composed whether receiving favor or disgrace”.
Where does 宠辱不惊 come from?
宠辱不惊 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 宠辱不惊?
宠：宠爱。受宠受辱都不在乎。指不因个人得失而动心。