秦镜高悬 — “To administer justice with absolute impartiality and keen insight”
秦镜高悬 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to administer justice with absolute impartiality and keen insight”. Often referring to an incorruptible and discerning official or judge. Literally, “The Qin mirror hangs high”.
秦镜高悬 Pronunciation and Pinyin
秦镜高悬 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 秦镜高悬
Legend has it that in the Xianyang Palace during the Qin Dynasty, there was a magical mirror.
It was four feet wide and five feet tall, capable of reflecting people from both sides. When someone stood before it, their reflection appeared inverted.
If one pressed their hand to their chest while looking into the mirror, it could reveal their internal organs, identify ailments within the body, and even expose individuals with malicious intentions.
Emperor Qin Shi Huang often used this mirror to scrutinize those around him.
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Open the tool →Questions about 秦镜高悬
What does 秦镜高悬 mean?
秦镜高悬 (qín jìng gāo xuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to administer justice with absolute impartiality and keen insight”.
How do you pronounce 秦镜高悬?
秦镜高悬 is pronounced qín jìng gāo xuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 秦镜高悬 literally mean?
Literally, 秦镜高悬 means “the Qin mirror hangs high”. It is used to mean “to administer justice with absolute impartiality and keen insight”.
Where does 秦镜高悬 come from?
秦镜高悬 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 秦镜高悬?
秦镜：相传秦始皇有一面镜子，能照见人的五脏六腑，知道心的邪正；悬：挂。比喻官员判案公正廉明。