飞将奇数 — “To be unlucky or ill-fated”
飞将奇数 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be unlucky or ill-fated”. Especially referring to a talented person who consistently encounters misfortunes or lacks opportunities, much like Li Guang, the 'Flying General'. Literally, “Flying General's Odd Fate”.
飞将奇数 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 飞将奇数
During the Western Han Dynasty, Li Guang, a general (Zhonglangjiang), served as the governor of Shanggu on the frontier. He was brave and skilled in battle, causing the Xiongnu to call him the "Flying General" and tremble at his name.
However, throughout his life, he was never truly given important positions or rewarded with a marquisate. He was eventually forced to commit suicide. In contrast, his cousin Li Cai, who was less talented than him, rose to the rank of prime minister.
Ancient people believed that odd numbers were unlucky. Sima Qian commented on Li Guang's fate, saying, "Li Guang was old, and his 'shu qi' (fate was odd/unlucky)."
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What does 飞将奇数 mean?
飞将奇数 (fēi jiāng jī shù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be unlucky or ill-fated”.
How do you pronounce 飞将奇数?
飞将奇数 is pronounced fēi jiāng jī shù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 飞将奇数 literally mean?
Literally, 飞将奇数 means “Flying General's Odd Fate”. It is used to mean “to be unlucky or ill-fated”.
Where does 飞将奇数 come from?
飞将奇数 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 飞将奇数?
飞将：汉朝名将李广；奇数：命运不好。泛指人不走运