孔席不暖 — “Confucius's mat never got warm”
孔席不暖 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Constantly on the move, too busy to settle down or stay long in one place; always traveling for a mission”. Literally, “Confucius's mat never got warm”.
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Origin and Story of 孔席不暖
During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius, a great philosopher, was eager to promote his political and ethical philosophy. He traveled extensively across different states, advocating his ideas to various rulers. He was so dedicated to his mission that he often did not stay long in any one place.
It was said that he would frequently leave for the next destination even before his mat had time to warm up from his sitting. The Han dynasty historian Ban Gu later remarked on this, saying, "Confucius's mat never got warm," highlighting his tireless efforts and constant journeys.
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What does 孔席不暖 mean?
孔席不暖 (kǒng xí bù nuǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Constantly on the move, too busy to settle down or stay long in one place; always traveling for a mission”.
How do you pronounce 孔席不暖?
孔席不暖 is pronounced kǒng xí bù nuǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 孔席不暖 literally mean?
Literally, 孔席不暖 means “Confucius's mat never got warm”. It is used to mean “Constantly on the move, too busy to settle down or stay long in one place; always traveling for a mission”.
Where does 孔席不暖 come from?
孔席不暖 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 孔席不暖?
指孔子急于推行其道，到处奔走，每至一处，坐席未暖，又急急他往，不暇安居。