靡靡之乐 — “Decadent and enervating music”
靡靡之乐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Soft, effeminate, or decadent music that leads to moral decline or indulgence; sensuous and enervating tunes”. Literally, “Decadent and enervating music”.
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Origin and Story of 靡靡之乐
During the late Spring and Autumn period, Duke Ping of Jin constructed a luxurious palace outside the city. Duke Ling of Wei brought his musician, Juan, to congratulate him.
During the feast, Musician Juan played a melody he had learned by the Pu River.
Musician Kuang of Jin immediately stopped him, declaring it was a decadent tune composed by Musician Yan for King Zhou of Shang at the end of the Shang Dynasty, warning that listening to it would lead one to indulge in sensual pleasures.
Three years later, Duke Ping of Jin died due to his excessive indulgence in such delights.
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- mí靡suǒ所dǐ底zhǐ止endless, without end or limit
- mí靡suǒ所shì适cóng从not knowing what to do
- mí靡qí旗zhé辙luàn乱army in utter rout and disarray
- mǐ靡yǒu有jié孑yí遗Nothing remains
- mí靡rán然xiāng乡fēng风follow a trend en masse
- mǐ靡rán然cóng从fēng风to follow suit en masse
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- mí靡rán然chéng成fēng风to become a prevailing trend
- mí靡rán然shùn顺fēng风submissively conform to prevailing trends
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What does 靡靡之乐 mean?
靡靡之乐 (mǐ mǐ zhī yuè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Soft, effeminate, or decadent music that leads to moral decline or indulgence; sensuous and enervating tunes”.
How do you pronounce 靡靡之乐?
靡靡之乐 is pronounced mǐ mǐ zhī yuè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 靡靡之乐 literally mean?
Literally, 靡靡之乐 means “Decadent and enervating music”. It is used to mean “Soft, effeminate, or decadent music that leads to moral decline or indulgence; sensuous and enervating tunes”.
Where does 靡靡之乐 come from?
靡靡之乐 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 靡靡之乐?
指柔弱、颓靡的音乐。