松筠之节 — “Unwavering integrity and moral fortitude”
松筠之节 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unwavering integrity and moral fortitude”. Symbolizing a steadfast character that remains resolute even in adversity, much like the pine and bamboo which stay green through winter. Literally, “Integrity of pine and bamboo”.
松筠之节 Pronunciation and Pinyin
松筠之节 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 松筠之节
Origin and Story of 松筠之节
In 579 AD, Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou, Yuwen Yun, died of illness, and the young Emperor Jing, Yuwen Chan, ascended the throne.
Zheng Ze, Minister of the Interior, and Liu Fang, Censor-in-Chief, forged an imperial edict to summon Yang Jian into the palace to take full control of military and political power.
Liu Zhuang, a minister of the Later Liang dynasty, entered the pass at the behest of Emperor Ming (Xiao Kui). Yang Jian summoned him, praised Emperor Ming of Liang for his 'integrity of pine and bamboo' (松筠之节), thereby easing bilateral relations and jointly opposing Yuchi Jiong.
Idioms Related to 松筠之节
More idioms starting with 松
- sōng松qiáo乔zhī之shòu寿immortality and eternal youth
- sōng松xíng形hè鹤gǔ骨slender, upright, and dignified bearing
- sōng松sōng松kuǎ垮kuǎ垮loose, sloppy, or unstable
- sōng松zhī枝guà挂jiàn剑Uphold promise and show integrity
- sōng松bǎi柏zhī之shòu寿Live a long life
- sōng松bǎi柏zhī之zhì志unwavering resolve and steadfast integrity
- sōng松bǎi柏zhī之mào茂enduring vitality and steadfastness
- sōng松bǎi柏hòu后diāo凋integrity and steadfastness revealed in adversity
- sōng松bǎi柏hán寒méng盟steadfast friendship in adversity
- sōng松mào茂zhú竹bāo苞prosperous and flourishing
- sōng松luó萝gòng共yǐ倚harmonious, mutually supportive marital relationship
- sōng松fēng风shuǐ水yuè月elegant scenery or refined talent
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Open the tool →Questions about 松筠之节
What does 松筠之节 mean?
松筠之节 (sōng yún zhī jié) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unwavering integrity and moral fortitude”.
How do you pronounce 松筠之节?
松筠之节 is pronounced sōng yún zhī jié in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 松筠之节 literally mean?
Literally, 松筠之节 means “Integrity of pine and bamboo”. It is used to mean “Unwavering integrity and moral fortitude”.
Where does 松筠之节 come from?
松筠之节 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 松筠之节?
松与竹材质坚韧，岁寒不凋，因以“松筠之节”比喻坚贞的节操。筠，竹。