下陵上替 — “The lower encroaches upon the higher, and the higher becomes derelict”
下陵上替 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a state of disorder where subordinates usurp the authority of their superiors, and those in higher positions neglect their duties, leading to a breakdown of established hierarchy and order”. Literally, “The lower encroaches upon the higher, and the higher becomes derelict”.
下陵上替 Pronunciation and Pinyin
下陵上替 Character Breakdown
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What does 下陵上替 mean?
下陵上替 (xià líng shàng tì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a state of disorder where subordinates usurp the authority of their superiors, and those in higher positions neglect their duties, leading to a breakdown of established hierarchy and order”.
How do you pronounce 下陵上替?
下陵上替 is pronounced xià líng shàng tì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 下陵上替 literally mean?
Literally, 下陵上替 means “the lower encroaches upon the higher, and the higher becomes derelict”. It is used to mean “a state of disorder where subordinates usurp the authority of their superiors, and those in higher positions neglect their duties, leading to a breakdown of established hierarchy and order”.
What is the Chinese definition of 下陵上替?
在下者凌驾于上，在上者废弛无所作为。谓上下失序，纲纪废坠。陵，通“凌”。