狎雉驯童 — “Tame pheasants and docile children”
狎雉驯童 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe excellent governance that creates a harmonious and peaceful environment, where even wild animals are unafraid of humans and children are well-behaved, symbolizing a society in perfect order and tranquility”. Literally, “Tame pheasants and docile children”.
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Origin and Story of 狎雉驯童
During the Han Dynasty, an official named Lu Gong served as the local magistrate of Zhongmou. He governed with virtue and benevolence, achieving remarkable results. The common people voluntarily participated in public welfare labor.
At that time, other commanderies suffered severe locust plagues, but Zhongmou alone was spared from harm.
Mother pheasants would lead their young, strutting freely on the main roads, and even children would not attempt to catch them.
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What does 狎雉驯童 mean?
狎雉驯童 (xiá zhì xùn tóng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe excellent governance that creates a harmonious and peaceful environment, where even wild animals are unafraid of humans and children are well-behaved, symbolizing a society in perfect order and tranquility”.
How do you pronounce 狎雉驯童?
狎雉驯童 is pronounced xiá zhì xùn tóng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 狎雉驯童 literally mean?
Literally, 狎雉驯童 means “Tame pheasants and docile children”. It is used to mean “to describe excellent governance that creates a harmonious and peaceful environment, where even wild animals are unafraid of humans and children are well-behaved, symbolizing a society in perfect order and tranquility”.
Where does 狎雉驯童 come from?
狎雉驯童 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 狎雉驯童?
以之誉人政绩。