声势熏灼 — Chinese Idiom
声势熏灼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a formidable presence or overwhelming power and influence that is compelling and intimidating; imposing in might and momentum”.
声势熏灼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
声势熏灼 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 声势熏灼
During the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, Heshen wielded immense power and influence. He was deeply corrupt, accumulating a vast fortune through bribery and illicit gains, reportedly enough to cover the Qing court's expenses for ten years.
When Emperor Renzong (the Jiaqing Emperor) assumed full imperial authority, he ordered Heshen's imprisonment and eventual suicide, confiscating all his vast wealth.
The emperor issued a proclamation which stated: 'When Heshen's power and influence were overwhelming and intimidating (声势熏灼), no one in the court dared to impeach him. Only Cao Xibao courageously stood firm and presented his remonstrance, truly deserving of the title of a loyal minister. Therefore, he is posthumously granted the title of Vice Censor-in-Chief, and his son shall also be granted an official title.'
This idiom highlights a situation where someone's authority or momentum is so formidable that it overshadows others.
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What does 声势熏灼 mean?
声势熏灼 (shēng shì xūn zhuó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a formidable presence or overwhelming power and influence that is compelling and intimidating; imposing in might and momentum”.
How do you pronounce 声势熏灼?
声势熏灼 is pronounced shēng shì xūn zhuó in Mandarin Chinese.
Where does 声势熏灼 come from?
声势熏灼 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 声势熏灼?
熏灼：比喻气焰逼人。指声威气势逼人