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食辨劳薪
食辨劳薪
食辨劳薪
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食辨劳薪

shí食biàn辨láo劳xīn薪

To possess extraordinary insight and keen discernment; to have exceptionally sharp judgment.

他凭借食辨劳薪的洞察力,总能在众人之前发现问题的症结。
With his keen discernment, he always manages to identify the core of a problem before anyone else.

Era:

Ancient

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During the Jin Dynasty, Xun Xu once accompanied Emperor Wu of Jin on an outing. Conditions were extremely difficult, and they couldn't find firewood anywhere to cook. The chef had no choice but to dismantle the wooden wheels of an old cart they had brought along to use as fuel.

During the meal, Xun Xu told Emperor Wu of Jin, "This food was cooked using rotten firewood." Emperor Wu of Jin was skeptical and sent someone to inquire. It turned out to be exactly as Xun Xu had said.

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