How do you pronounce 洞烛其奸?

洞烛其奸 is pronounced dòng zhú qí jiān in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 洞烛其奸 literally mean?

Literally, 洞烛其奸 means “Penetratingly illuminate their treachery”. It is used to mean “to clearly see through someone's sinister schemes or hidden motives”.

Where does 洞烛其奸 come from?

洞烛其奸 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 洞烛其奸?

洞：透彻；烛：照见；奸：奸诈。对别人的阴谋诡计看得很清楚。

洞烛其奸 — “To clearly see through someone's sinister schemes or hidden motives”

洞烛其奸 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to clearly see through someone's sinister schemes or hidden motives”. To discern treacherous plots. Literally, “Penetratingly illuminate their treachery”.

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洞烛其奸 Pronunciation and Pinyin

洞dòng
烛zhú
其qí
奸jiān

洞烛其奸 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
洞	dòng	9	hole, cave, or cavity
烛	zhú	10	Candle; illuminate; perceive clearly
其	qí	8	its, his, her, their
奸	jiān	6	treacherous, illicit, evil

Example Sentence with 洞烛其奸

经理凭借多年的经验，一眼就洞烛其奸，识破了那个推销员的把戏。

With years of experience, the manager immediately saw through the salesman's trick and discerned his deceitful intentions.

Origin and Story of 洞烛其奸

During a certain historical period, a powerful and corrupt minister named Yan Song held significant sway. His influence extended throughout the administration, which was filled with his loyal but equally corrupt followers. They conspired at various levels, forming a network of illicit dealings.

A conscientious official, Dong Chuance, courageously presented a petition, hoping that the ruler would clearly perceive Yan Song's cunning schemes and disband his faction.

Unfortunately, the ruler, being unwise, disregarded the sincere counsel, leading to Dong Chuance's imprisonment and subsequent exile to a remote region.

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Synonyms of 洞烛其奸

Antonyms of 洞烛其奸

bù不míng明zhēn真xiàng相unaware of the true situation

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Questions about 洞烛其奸

What does 洞烛其奸 mean?: 洞烛其奸 (dòng zhú qí jiān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to clearly see through someone's sinister schemes or hidden motives”.
How do you pronounce 洞烛其奸?: 洞烛其奸 is pronounced dòng zhú qí jiān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 洞烛其奸 literally mean?: Literally, 洞烛其奸 means “Penetratingly illuminate their treachery”. It is used to mean “to clearly see through someone's sinister schemes or hidden motives”.
Where does 洞烛其奸 come from?: 洞烛其奸 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 洞烛其奸?: 洞：透彻；烛：照见；奸：奸诈。对别人的阴谋诡计看得很清楚。

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