自郐以下 — “From a certain point onwards”
自郐以下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “from a certain point onwards”. None are considered worthy of comment or attention, implying a significant drop in quality or distinction. Literally, “from Kuai downwards”.
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自郐以下 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 自郐以下
During the Spring and Autumn period, Prince Jizha of the State of Wu was exceptionally skilled in music from a young age.
When he visited the State of Lu, the people of Lu invited him to enjoy the music and dances of the Zhou Dynasty. The musicians of Lu played pieces from the Zhou Dynasty and various vassal states. Jizha offered praise and criticism for the music of each state.
However, after the performance of "Kuai Feng" from the State of Kuai, he offered no further comments.
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Synonyms of 自郐以下
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- zì自shàng上ér而xià下From top to bottom
- zì自xià下ér而shàng上from the bottom up
- zì自bù不dài待yán言goes without saying
- zì自bù不liàng量lì力overestimate one's own abilities
- zì自yè业zì自dé得reap what one has sown
- zì自chǎn产zì自xiāo销produce and sell one's own products
- zì自jīn今yǐ以wǎng往From now on
- zì自jīn今yǐ已hòu后From now on
- zì自jīn今yǐ已wǎng往from now on
- zì自jīn今ér而hòu后from now on
- zì自yǐ以wéi为dé得jì计to fancy one's own clever scheme
- zì自yǐ以wéi为shì是self-righteous and opinionated
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Open the tool →Questions about 自郐以下
What does 自郐以下 mean?
自郐以下 (zì kuài yǐ xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “from a certain point onwards”.
How do you pronounce 自郐以下?
自郐以下 is pronounced zì kuài yǐ xià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 自郐以下 literally mean?
Literally, 自郐以下 means “from Kuai downwards”. It is used to mean “from a certain point onwards”.
Where does 自郐以下 come from?
自郐以下 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 自郐以下?
吴国的季礼在鲁国看周代的乐舞，对于各诸侯国的乐曲都有评论，但从刽国以下他就没有再表示意见。比喻从某某以下就不值得评论。