霜露之疾 — “A minor illness”
霜露之疾 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a minor illness”. Typically one caused by cold (like a common cold), often used euphemistically to refer to a slight ailment or a pretext for withdrawal or resignation, implying it's not a serious condition. Literally, “Illness of frost and dew”.
霜露之疾 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 霜露之疾
During the Western Han Dynasty, Chancellor Gongsun Hong came from a herdsman family. He only started studying at the age of 40 and was soon appointed Chancellor by Emperor Wu.
He handled matters diligently but offended some powerful officials. Additionally, due to his humble origins, he was often looked down upon. He claimed to be ill and wanted to resign.
Emperor Wu realized it was merely a 'frost and dew illness' (a minor ailment/pretext) and persuaded him to continue his service.
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- shuāng霜lù露zhī之sī思remembrance and longing for parents or ancestors
- shuāng霜lù露zhī之bēi悲grief for deceased parents or ancestors
- shuāng霜lù露zhī之gǎn感Sorrowful longing for deceased parents
- shuāng霜lù露zhī之bìng病illness from exposure to cold and damp
- shuāng霜lù露zhī之chén辰ancestors' birth anniversary
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What does 霜露之疾 mean?
霜露之疾 (shuāng lù zhī jí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a minor illness”.
How do you pronounce 霜露之疾?
霜露之疾 is pronounced shuāng lù zhī jí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 霜露之疾 literally mean?
Literally, 霜露之疾 means “Illness of frost and dew”. It is used to mean “a minor illness”.
Where does 霜露之疾 come from?
霜露之疾 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 霜露之疾?
指因风寒而引起的疾病，指感冒