秀才造反，三年不成 — “This idiom suggests that intellectuals”
秀才造反，三年不成 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “this idiom suggests that intellectuals”. Despite their knowledge, often lack the practical strength, decisiveness, or united front required to achieve significant and disruptive undertakings, implying their attempts at major change are unlikely to succeed even after considerable effort. Literally, “Scholars rebel, three years no success”.
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- xiù秀cai才bù不chū出mén门，，quán全zhī知tiān天xià下shì事Scholar knows world affairs without leaving home
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What does 秀才造反，三年不成 mean?
秀才造反，三年不成 (xiù cai zào fǎn ， sān nián bù chéng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “this idiom suggests that intellectuals”.
How do you pronounce 秀才造反，三年不成?
秀才造反，三年不成 is pronounced xiù cai zào fǎn ， sān nián bù chéng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 秀才造反，三年不成 literally mean?
Literally, 秀才造反，三年不成 means “Scholars rebel, three years no success”. It is used to mean “this idiom suggests that intellectuals”.
What is the Chinese definition of 秀才造反，三年不成?
秀才：指儒生。秀才反叛朝廷，多年也难以成功。形容知识分子软弱无力，摇摆不定，做不成大事