濠上之乐 — “Joy on the Hao River; The pleasure at Hao Shang”
濠上之乐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the joy of leisure and contentment, often derived from observing nature or a detached philosophical perspective; the pleasure of idleness and ease”. Literally, “Joy on the Hao River; The pleasure at Hao Shang”.
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Origin and Story of 濠上之乐
During the Warring States period, the philosopher Zhuangzi and his friend Huizi met while strolling on a bridge over the Hao River. Zhuangzi observed the clear, shimmering water below, with fish swimming happily.
Zhuangzi remarked, "The fish are truly joyful!"
Huizi questioned him, "You are not a fish; how do you know the fish are happy?"
Zhuangzi retorted, "You are not me; how do you know I don't know the fish are happy?"
Huizi, having no counter-argument, had to concede that the fish were indeed very happy.
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What does 濠上之乐 mean?
濠上之乐 (háo shàng zhī lè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the joy of leisure and contentment, often derived from observing nature or a detached philosophical perspective; the pleasure of idleness and ease”.
How do you pronounce 濠上之乐?
濠上之乐 is pronounced háo shàng zhī lè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 濠上之乐 literally mean?
Literally, 濠上之乐 means “Joy on the Hao River; The pleasure at Hao Shang”. It is used to mean “the joy of leisure and contentment, often derived from observing nature or a detached philosophical perspective; the pleasure of idleness and ease”.
Where does 濠上之乐 come from?
濠上之乐 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 濠上之乐?
指悠闲舒适的情趣