后顾之忧 — “Worries about what might happen in the future”
后顾之忧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Worries about what might happen in the future”. Especially concerning potential problems or difficulties that could arise from what is left behind or not yet fully settled, often hindering one's current efforts or peace of mind. Literally, “worries from behind”.
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Origin and Story of 后顾之忧
Li Chong, a well-regarded prime minister in the Northern Wei Dynasty, was known for his diligent and fair work, earning deep trust from Emperor Xiaowen. Whenever Emperor Xiaowen went on campaigns, Li Chong would manage court affairs with perfect order.
After Li Chong's death, Emperor Xiaowen was deeply grieved. At his tomb, he remarked, 'If I were to go on a campaign, entrusting court affairs to you would leave me with no worries about what's left behind.'
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- hòu后yǎng仰qián前hé合rock back and forth with laughter
- hòu后huì会kě可qī期We can expect to meet again
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- hòu后huì会yǒu有qī期We'll meet again
- hòu后huì会nán难qī期Uncertain when we will meet again
- hòu后fā发zhì制rén人counterattack after opponent's move
- hòu后tái台lǎo老bǎn板real power behind the scenes
- hòu后hé合qián前yǎng仰rocking with laughter
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What does 后顾之忧 mean?
后顾之忧 (hòu gù zhī yōu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Worries about what might happen in the future”.
How do you pronounce 后顾之忧?
后顾之忧 is pronounced hòu gù zhī yōu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 后顾之忧 literally mean?
Literally, 后顾之忧 means “worries from behind”. It is used to mean “Worries about what might happen in the future”.
Where does 后顾之忧 come from?
后顾之忧 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 后顾之忧?
顾：回头看。来自后方的忧患。指在前进过程中，担心后方发生问题。