钟离委珠 — “To refuse ill-gotten gains”
钟离委珠 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to refuse ill-gotten gains”. To reject bribes or improper wealth, demonstrating integrity and honesty. Literally, “Zhongli abandons pearls”.
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钟离委珠 Pronunciation and Pinyin
钟离委珠 Character Breakdown
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他一生清廉，面对各种诱惑，始终钟离委珠，不为所动。
He lived an honest life; facing various temptations, he always refused ill-gotten gains, remaining unmoved.
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What does 钟离委珠 mean?
钟离委珠 (zhōng lí wěi zhū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to refuse ill-gotten gains”.
How do you pronounce 钟离委珠?
钟离委珠 is pronounced zhōng lí wěi zhū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 钟离委珠 literally mean?
Literally, 钟离委珠 means “Zhongli abandons pearls”. It is used to mean “to refuse ill-gotten gains”.
What is the Chinese definition of 钟离委珠?
钟离：汉钟离意，曾任尚书之官；委珠：抛弃珍珠。指钟离意拒绝接受不正当的财物。比喻不受赃，拒收不义之财