丰屋之戒 — “A warning against excessive ambition”
丰屋之戒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a warning against excessive ambition”. Extravagance, or grandiosity, implying that such excesses can lead to ruin or disaster. Literally, “Admonition of an opulent dwelling”.
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丰屋之戒 Pronunciation and Pinyin
丰屋之戒 Character Breakdown
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他常常提醒自己要记住丰屋之戒，凡事适可而止，不要过于追求奢华。
He often reminded himself to remember the warning against an opulent dwelling, to know when enough is enough in all matters, and not to pursue excessive luxury.
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Open the tool →Questions about 丰屋之戒
What does 丰屋之戒 mean?
丰屋之戒 (fēng wū zhī jiè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a warning against excessive ambition”.
How do you pronounce 丰屋之戒?
丰屋之戒 is pronounced fēng wū zhī jiè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 丰屋之戒 literally mean?
Literally, 丰屋之戒 means “Admonition of an opulent dwelling”. It is used to mean “a warning against excessive ambition”.
What is the Chinese definition of 丰屋之戒?
指高大其屋，将有覆家之祸，应引以为戒。