筑台募士 — “To build a high platform to recruit talented people”

Q: What is the Chinese definition of 筑台募士?

募：招寡。比喻广泛招纳贤士

筑台募士 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to build a high platform to recruit talented people”. To widely solicit talents, usually by showing great respect and sincerity. Literally, “Build a platform to recruit scholars”.

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筑台募士 Pronunciation and Pinyin

筑台募士 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
筑	zhù	12	to build or construct
台	tái	5	platform, stage, desk, counter
募	mù	12	solicit, gather, or recruit
士	shì	3	scholar, gentleman, soldier

Example Sentence with 筑台募士

这家公司为了快速发展，不惜重金筑台募士，吸引了许多行业精英加盟

To achieve rapid growth, this company spared no expense in building a platform to recruit talents, attracting many industry elites to join.

Origin and Story of 筑台募士

After King Zhao of Yan ascended the throne, he wished to avenge the invasion by the State of Qi. He adopted a humble stance and offered generous rewards to attract worthy individuals.

He specifically sought advice from the wise man Guo Wei. Guo Wei told him the story of 'buying a swift horse with a thousand pieces of gold' and then said, 'If Your Majesty truly wishes to attract talents, start with me.'

Consequently, King Zhao built a grand residence for Guo Wei and respectfully acknowledged him as his teacher. Hearing of this, many famous scholars such as Le Yi, Zou Yan, and Ju Xin came to pledge their allegiance to the State of Yan.