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发聋振聩
发聋振聩
发聋振聩
发聋振聩
发聋振聩
发聋振聩
发聋振聩

fā发lóng聋zhèn振kuì聩

To rouse the ignorant or complacent; to awaken people to a truth or problem through powerful words or actions; to enlighten the unperceptive.

他的演讲如雷贯耳,发聋振聩,让在场的每个人都深受触动,开始反思自己的生活方式。
His thundering, profoundly enlightening speech touched everyone present, prompting them to reflect on their lifestyles.

Era:

Early Modern

Frequency:

Synonym:

醍醐灌顶

Story:

During the Qing Dynasty, the rampant opium trade caused great concern. Huang Juezi, a conscientious official, penned a powerful memorial to the emperor.

In his "Prohibition of Opium Memorial," he meticulously presented extensive data and evidence to illustrate the severe dangers of opium. He proposed stringent measures, including severe penalties for serious offenses, aiming to profoundly awaken society and officials to the gravity of the crisis.

His intention was to deliver a 'rouse the deaf and awaken the unhearing' message to combat the widespread apathy and ignorance regarding the devastating effects of the drug.

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