妙处不传 — “Subtle points not transmitted”
妙处不传 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the subtle and profound essence cannot be fully expressed in words or writing”. Literally, “Subtle points not transmitted”.
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Origin and Story of 妙处不传
During the Jin Dynasty, Grand Tutor Sima Daozi asked General Xie Xuan, "Hui Shi's writings filled five carts, yet why is there not a single sentence that delves into profound philosophy?"
Xie Xuan replied, "The reason should be that his subtle and profound insights were not passed down."
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Open the tool →Questions about 妙处不传
What does 妙处不传 mean?
妙处不传 (miào chù bù chuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the subtle and profound essence cannot be fully expressed in words or writing”.
How do you pronounce 妙处不传?
妙处不传 is pronounced miào chù bù chuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 妙处不传 literally mean?
Literally, 妙处不传 means “Subtle points not transmitted”. It is used to mean “the subtle and profound essence cannot be fully expressed in words or writing”.
Where does 妙处不传 come from?
妙处不传 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 妙处不传?
指精微奥妙的地方不是言语和笔墨所能表达的。