韩康卖药 — “Han Kang sells medicine”
韩康卖药 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a person of talent or high standing who chooses to live in obscurity, avoiding fame and worldly affairs, often by engaging in a humble occupation to conceal their true identity”. Literally, “Han Kang sells medicine”.
韩康卖药 Pronunciation and Pinyin
韩康卖药 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 韩康卖药
During the Han Dynasty, Han Kang, from a prominent family, was unwilling to serve in officialdom. He often traveled to famous mountains to gather herbs and sold them in the market of Chang'an.
For thirty years, he steadfastly adhered to a fixed price, never bargaining.
One day, a woman came to buy medicine from Han Kang and tried to haggle. The woman then revealed that she had long known Han Kang never bargained.
Han Kang sighed, realizing that even though he sought to hide his name and avoid worldly affairs, he had still been recognized. He then retreated and lived in seclusion in Bashang Mountain.
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Open the tool →Questions about 韩康卖药
What does 韩康卖药 mean?
韩康卖药 (hán kāng mài yào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a person of talent or high standing who chooses to live in obscurity, avoiding fame and worldly affairs, often by engaging in a humble occupation to conceal their true identity”.
How do you pronounce 韩康卖药?
韩康卖药 is pronounced hán kāng mài yào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 韩康卖药 literally mean?
Literally, 韩康卖药 means “Han Kang sells medicine”. It is used to mean “to describe a person of talent or high standing who chooses to live in obscurity, avoiding fame and worldly affairs, often by engaging in a humble occupation to conceal their true identity”.
Where does 韩康卖药 come from?
韩康卖药 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 韩康卖药?
隐士逃名避世。指卖药