麦丘之祝 — “Refers to direct”
麦丘之祝 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to direct”. Frank, and fearless admonition or counsel, often implying a straightforward warning given to a superior for their betterment. Literally, “Blessings/Admonitions of Maiqiu”.
麦丘之祝 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 麦丘之祝
During the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Huan of Qi visited Maiqiu and encountered an 83-year-old man. Duke Huan commanded the old man to bless him, using his longevity as a basis.
The old man of Maiqiu offered three blessings: First, he wished the Duke a long life, stating that gold and jade are merely treasures for common folk.
Second, he wished the Duke to never be ashamed to learn, nor to be too proud to consult those beneath him, so that wise individuals would remain by his side and good advisors could be found.
Third, he wished the Duke to never offend his officials or the common people.
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What does 麦丘之祝 mean?
麦丘之祝 (mài qiū zhī zhù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to direct”.
How do you pronounce 麦丘之祝?
麦丘之祝 is pronounced mài qiū zhī zhù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 麦丘之祝 literally mean?
Literally, 麦丘之祝 means “Blessings/Admonitions of Maiqiu”. It is used to mean “refers to direct”.
Where does 麦丘之祝 come from?
麦丘之祝 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 麦丘之祝?
指直言之谏。