不相为谋 — Chinese Idiom
不相为谋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “People with different principles, objectives, or views cannot plan or work together; do not seek counsel or make plans with those whose principles or objectives differ from your own”.
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Origin and Story of 不相为谋
During the Spring and Autumn period, after Confucius and his disciples encountered difficulties traveling through various states, they eventually returned to his home state of Lu with the help of Ran Qiu.
However, the powerful minister Ji Kangzi considered Confucius too old and did not give him an important position.
Confucius believed that 'those with different principles cannot plan together' (道不同，不相为谋).
Consequently, he chose to live in seclusion, dedicating himself to writing and compiling classics such as 'The Book of Odes,' 'The Book of Documents,' 'The Book of Rites,' 'The Book of Music,' and 'The Spring and Autumn Annals'.
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What does 不相为谋 mean?
不相为谋 (bù xiāng wéi móu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “People with different principles, objectives, or views cannot plan or work together; do not seek counsel or make plans with those whose principles or objectives differ from your own”.
How do you pronounce 不相为谋?
不相为谋 is pronounced bù xiāng wéi móu in Mandarin Chinese.
Where does 不相为谋 come from?
不相为谋 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 不相为谋?
谋：商量。相互之间没法商量。指彼此观点不同，不宜共同谋划事情。