How do you pronounce 拨乱反正?

拨乱反正 is pronounced bō luàn fǎn zhèng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 拨乱反正 literally mean?

Literally, 拨乱反正 means “Set right disorder and restore normalcy”. It is used to mean “to set right what has been thrown into disorder”.

Where does 拨乱反正 come from?

拨乱反正 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 拨乱反正?

拨：治理；乱：指乱世；反：通“返”，回复。消除混乱局面，恢复正常秩序。

拨乱反正 — “To set right what has been thrown into disorder”

拨乱反正 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to set right what has been thrown into disorder”. To bring order out of chaos; to rectify past wrongs and restore normalcy. Literally, “Set right disorder and restore normalcy”.

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拨乱反正 Pronunciation and Pinyin

拨bō
乱luàn
反fǎn
正zhèng

拨乱反正 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
拨	bō	8	to move, allocate, or adjust
乱	luàn	7	disorderly and confused
反	fǎn	4	reverse, opposite, anti
正	zhèng	5	correct, straight, positive

Example Sentence with 拨乱反正

公司陷入困境后，新任经理凭借其卓越的领导力，力挽狂澜，拨乱反正，最终使公司业绩扭亏为盈。

After the company fell into difficulties, the new manager, with his excellent leadership, turned the tide, set things right, and eventually brought the company's performance back to profitability.

Origin and Story of 拨乱反正

In ancient feudal society, a rigid system of rituals and social hierarchy was established to maintain stability. The great philosopher Confucius advocated for governance through rites, emphasizing that everyone, from the emperor to the common people, should adhere to their roles and duties.

However, the large-scale peasant uprisings at the end of the Qin Dynasty severely disrupted this social order.

After the establishment of the Han Dynasty, efforts were made to revise and re-establish the system of rites and etiquette. This initiative played a crucial role in rectifying the chaotic situation and restoring proper order and hierarchy, which perfectly illustrates the essence of '拨乱反正'.

Idioms Related to 拨乱反正

Synonyms of 拨乱反正

xuán旋zhuǎn转qián乾kūn坤turn the tide

Antonyms of 拨乱反正

měi每kuàng况yù愈xià下go from bad to worse

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Questions about 拨乱反正

What does 拨乱反正 mean?: 拨乱反正 (bō luàn fǎn zhèng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to set right what has been thrown into disorder”.
How do you pronounce 拨乱反正?: 拨乱反正 is pronounced bō luàn fǎn zhèng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 拨乱反正 literally mean?: Literally, 拨乱反正 means “Set right disorder and restore normalcy”. It is used to mean “to set right what has been thrown into disorder”.
Where does 拨乱反正 come from?: 拨乱反正 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 拨乱反正?: 拨：治理；乱：指乱世；反：通“返”，回复。消除混乱局面，恢复正常秩序。

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