叹为观止 — “To exclaim in admiration that nothing can surpass”
叹为观止 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to exclaim in admiration that nothing can surpass”. To praise something as being extremely good or the peak of perfection. Literally, “Sigh with admiration and deem it the ultimate”.
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Origin and Story of 叹为观止
In 544 BC, Prince Jizha of the State of Wu visited the State of Lu to establish a lasting friendly alliance. The State of Lu hosted him with musical and dance performances. Jizha, an accomplished connoisseur of music and dance, observed and evaluated each performance.
When the 'Shao Jian' dance was performed, Jizha concluded it was the final act, remarking, 'This is enough to see.' The people of Lu were greatly astonished by his ability to predict the conclusion of the program.
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What does 叹为观止 mean?
叹为观止 (tàn wéi guān zhǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to exclaim in admiration that nothing can surpass”.
How do you pronounce 叹为观止?
叹为观止 is pronounced tàn wéi guān zhǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 叹为观止 literally mean?
Literally, 叹为观止 means “Sigh with admiration and deem it the ultimate”. It is used to mean “to exclaim in admiration that nothing can surpass”.
Where does 叹为观止 come from?
叹为观止 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 叹为观止?
叹：赞赏；观止：看到这里就够了。指赞美所见到的事物好到了极点。