李广未封 — “Li Guang un-enfeoffed/unrewarded”
李广未封 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lament the unrewarded contributions or unrecognized merits of a highly capable person; to sigh over one's unfortunate destiny despite great achievements”. Literally, “Li Guang un-enfeoffed/unrewarded”.
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Origin and Story of 李广未封
During the Western Han Dynasty, General Li Guang served as the Grand Administrator of Shanggu on the border. He was brave and skilled in battle, and the Xiongnu called him the 'Flying General,' striking fear into their hearts.
Despite his valor and contributions, he was never truly given important positions or granted a noble title throughout his life, ultimately being forced to commit suicide.
Many of his subordinates were granted titles for their military achievements, and even his cousin, Li Cai, who was less talented than him, rose to the rank of Prime Minister.
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- lǐ李guǎng广bù不hòu侯great achievements unrewarded with rank
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- lǐ李guō郭xiān仙zhōu舟profound cherished friendship
- lǐ李guō郭tóng同zhōu舟intimate friends sharing a journey
- lǐ李guō郭tóng同chuán船close friends enjoying each other's company
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What does 李广未封 mean?
李广未封 (lǐ guǎng wèi fēng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lament the unrewarded contributions or unrecognized merits of a highly capable person; to sigh over one's unfortunate destiny despite great achievements”.
How do you pronounce 李广未封?
李广未封 is pronounced lǐ guǎng wèi fēng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 李广未封 literally mean?
Literally, 李广未封 means “Li Guang un-enfeoffed/unrewarded”. It is used to mean “to lament the unrewarded contributions or unrecognized merits of a highly capable person; to sigh over one's unfortunate destiny despite great achievements”.
Where does 李广未封 come from?
李广未封 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 李广未封?
汉名将李广部下因军功而封侯的人很多，而李广本人抗击匈奴，战功显赫，却不见封侯。后因以“李广未封”、“李广不侯”、“李广难封”慨叹功高不爵，命运乖舛。