濮上之音 — “Sounds from Pupu”
濮上之音 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Decadent, licentious, or corrupting music that leads to indulgence in sensual pleasures; music that foreshadows moral decay or ruin”. Literally, “Sounds from Pupu”.
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Origin and Story of 濮上之音
In the late Spring and Autumn period, Duke Ping of Jin built a magnificent palace outside the city. Duke Ling of Wei brought musician Juan to offer his congratulations.
During the banquet, musician Juan played a piece of music he had heard by the Pu River. Kuang, a musician from Jin, immediately stopped him, explaining that it was the 'Sounds from Pupu,' composed by musician Yan for King Zhou of Shang in the late Shang dynasty, and that listening to it would lead to indulgence in sensual pleasures.
Three years later, Duke Ping of Jin indeed died due to his excessive indulgence in sensuality.
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What does 濮上之音 mean?
濮上之音 (pú shàng zhī yīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Decadent, licentious, or corrupting music that leads to indulgence in sensual pleasures; music that foreshadows moral decay or ruin”.
How do you pronounce 濮上之音?
濮上之音 is pronounced pú shàng zhī yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 濮上之音 literally mean?
Literally, 濮上之音 means “Sounds from Pupu”. It is used to mean “Decadent, licentious, or corrupting music that leads to indulgence in sensual pleasures; music that foreshadows moral decay or ruin”.
Where does 濮上之音 come from?
濮上之音 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 濮上之音?
濮上：古地名。靡靡之音