渭浊泾清 — “A stark contrast between two things or people”
渭浊泾清 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a stark contrast between two things or people”. Often highlighting a clear distinction in quality, character, or nature, where one is superior or virtuous and the other is inferior or corrupt. Literally, “The Wei River is turbid, the Jing River is clear”.
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What does 渭浊泾清 mean?
渭浊泾清 (wèi zhuó jīng qīng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a stark contrast between two things or people”.
How do you pronounce 渭浊泾清?
渭浊泾清 is pronounced wèi zhuó jīng qīng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 渭浊泾清 literally mean?
Literally, 渭浊泾清 means “the Wei River is turbid, the Jing River is clear”. It is used to mean “a stark contrast between two things or people”.
What is the Chinese definition of 渭浊泾清?
泾水清，渭水浊。用以比喻事物和人品的差别。