一狐之腋 — “A rare and precious item”
一狐之腋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a rare and precious item”. Something of great value or rarity. Literally, “A fox's armpit fur”.
一狐之腋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一狐之腋 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 一狐之腋
During the late Spring and Autumn period, Zhao Jianzi, a high official of the Jin state and founder of the Zhao state, greatly admired Zhou She for his candidness. Zhou She once stood at Zhao Jianzi's gate for three days and three nights, expressing his willingness to serve diligently.
After Zhou She's death, Zhao Jianzi was met daily with only words of flattery and praise, which deeply disappointed him. He believed that numerous mediocre individuals were no match for Zhou She, just as a thousand sheepskins are not as valuable as the fur from a single fox's armpit.
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Synonyms of 一狐之腋
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Open the tool →Questions about 一狐之腋
What does 一狐之腋 mean?
一狐之腋 (yī hú zhī yè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a rare and precious item”.
How do you pronounce 一狐之腋?
一狐之腋 is pronounced yī hú zhī yè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一狐之腋 literally mean?
Literally, 一狐之腋 means “a fox's armpit fur”. It is used to mean “a rare and precious item”.
Where does 一狐之腋 come from?
一狐之腋 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 一狐之腋?
腋：指狐狸腋下的皮毛。一只狐狸腋下的皮毛。比喻珍贵的东西。