鸣琴而治 — “To govern by peaceful means and cultural influence”
鸣琴而治 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to govern by peaceful means and cultural influence”. Achieving social harmony and order with minimal reliance on harsh laws or punishments. Literally, “Govern by playing the zither”.
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鸣琴而治 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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这位社区主任倡导鸣琴而治，通过组织文化活动和邻里互助，使社区和谐融洽。
The community director advocated for 'governing by gentle influence,' making the neighborhood harmonious through organizing cultural activities and promoting mutual aid.
Idioms Related to 鸣琴而治
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Open the tool →Questions about 鸣琴而治
What does 鸣琴而治 mean?
鸣琴而治 (míng qín ér zhì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to govern by peaceful means and cultural influence”.
How do you pronounce 鸣琴而治?
鸣琴而治 is pronounced míng qín ér zhì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鸣琴而治 literally mean?
Literally, 鸣琴而治 means “Govern by playing the zither”. It is used to mean “to govern by peaceful means and cultural influence”.
What is the Chinese definition of 鸣琴而治?
指以礼乐教化人民，达到“政简刑清”的统治效果。旧时常用做称颂地方官的谀词。