子曰诗云 — “Confucius said and the Odes say”
子曰诗云 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to classical Confucian teachings or pronouncements, typically quoted from Confucius's Analects or the Book of Odes; often used to describe someone who frequently cites ancient texts to appear learned”. Literally, “Confucius said and the Odes say”.
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What does 子曰诗云 mean?
子曰诗云 (zǐ yuē shī yún) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to classical Confucian teachings or pronouncements, typically quoted from Confucius's Analects or the Book of Odes; often used to describe someone who frequently cites ancient texts to appear learned”.
How do you pronounce 子曰诗云?
子曰诗云 is pronounced zǐ yuē shī yún in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 子曰诗云 literally mean?
Literally, 子曰诗云 means “Confucius said and the Odes say”. It is used to mean “refers to classical Confucian teachings or pronouncements, typically quoted from Confucius's Analects or the Book of Odes; often used to describe someone who frequently cites ancient texts to appear learned”.
What is the Chinese definition of 子曰诗云?
子：指孔子；诗：指《诗经》；曰、云：说。泛指儒家言论。