犁生骍角 — “Refers to an unworthy parent having brilliant or virtuous children”
犁生骍角 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to an unworthy parent having brilliant or virtuous children”. Often highlighting a surprising positive outcome from humble or unremarkable origins. Literally, “A mottled ox gives birth to a pure red calf with well-formed horns”.
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What does 犁生骍角 mean?
犁生骍角 (lí shēng xīng jiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to an unworthy parent having brilliant or virtuous children”.
How do you pronounce 犁生骍角?
犁生骍角 is pronounced lí shēng xīng jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 犁生骍角 literally mean?
Literally, 犁生骍角 means “a mottled ox gives birth to a pure red calf with well-formed horns”. It is used to mean “refers to an unworthy parent having brilliant or virtuous children”.
What is the Chinese definition of 犁生骍角?
指杂色牛生纯赤色、角周正的小牛。比喻劣父生贤明的儿女。