坠溷飘茵 — “Fall into a latrine, float onto a cushion”
坠溷飘茵 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe the vast difference in people's circumstances or social status, where some might achieve great fortune while others face adversity; to illustrate the stark contrast in one's fate”. Literally, “Fall into a latrine, float onto a cushion”.
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Origin and Story of 坠溷飘茵
During the Southern Dynasties, in the Liang period, Ziliang was discussing the matters of wealth and poverty with Fan Zhen, an atheist.
Ziliang inquired about the relationship between fortune and karma.
Fan Zhen replied, "Life is like flowers on a single tree. Although they all grow on the same branch, when a sudden strong wind blows, some petals might drift onto the luxurious cushions in wealthy homes, while others might fall into people's latrines. This is precisely where cause and effect are at play."
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What does 坠溷飘茵 mean?
坠溷飘茵 (zhuì hùn piāo yīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe the vast difference in people's circumstances or social status, where some might achieve great fortune while others face adversity; to illustrate the stark contrast in one's fate”.
How do you pronounce 坠溷飘茵?
坠溷飘茵 is pronounced zhuì hùn piāo yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 坠溷飘茵 literally mean?
Literally, 坠溷飘茵 means “Fall into a latrine, float onto a cushion”. It is used to mean “to describe the vast difference in people's circumstances or social status, where some might achieve great fortune while others face adversity; to illustrate the stark contrast in one's fate”.
Where does 坠溷飘茵 come from?
坠溷飘茵 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 坠溷飘茵?
同“坠茵落溷”。亦作“堕溷飘茵”。比喻人之境遇高下悬殊。茵，垫褥；溷，厕所。