冯驩弹铗 — “Feng Huan playing his sword”
冯驩弹铗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lament being unrecognized or undervalued despite one's talent, expressing a desire for better treatment or opportunities; to seek patronage when feeling unappreciated”. Literally, “Feng Huan playing his sword”.
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Origin and Story of 冯驩弹铗
During the Warring States period, Feng Huan was a retainer of Lord Mengchang, the Prime Minister of Qi. Feeling unappreciated, he struck his sword thrice and sang, "Long sword, let's go home! No fish to eat! No carriage to ride! No means to support a family!"
Lord Mengchang was deeply moved and granted all his requests. Later, Feng Huan took the opportunity while collecting debts in Xue to devise a plan for Lord Mengchang, creating "three refuges" that ensured Lord Mengchang remained secure and invincible even after losing his position.
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What does 冯驩弹铗 mean?
冯驩弹铗 (féng huān dàn jiá) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lament being unrecognized or undervalued despite one's talent, expressing a desire for better treatment or opportunities; to seek patronage when feeling unappreciated”.
How do you pronounce 冯驩弹铗?
冯驩弹铗 is pronounced féng huān dàn jiá in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 冯驩弹铗 literally mean?
Literally, 冯驩弹铗 means “Feng Huan playing his sword”. It is used to mean “to lament being unrecognized or undervalued despite one's talent, expressing a desire for better treatment or opportunities; to seek patronage when feeling unappreciated”.
Where does 冯驩弹铗 come from?
冯驩弹铗 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 冯驩弹铗?
指怀才不遇或有才华的人希望得到恩遇。