看杀卫玠 — “Watched to death Wei Jie”
看杀卫玠 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be admired or gazed upon to such an extent that it leads to exhaustion or even death; to be overwhelmed by public attention due to one's exceptional appearance or talent”. Literally, “Watched to death Wei Jie”.
看杀卫玠 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 看杀卫玠
During the Western Jin Dynasty, Wei Jie, a scholar who served as the Grand Tutor's Attendant, was not only exceptionally talented but also remarkably handsome, with striking features. He was considered a true paragon of male beauty.
When he was young, he accompanied his mother to the capital to live with his uncle. His uncle frequently praised him to others, which quickly spread his fame. Many people came from far and wide, eager to catch a glimpse of him and ask him questions.
Unfortunately, at the age of 27, he passed away due to severe exhaustion from the constant attention and demands.
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Open the tool →Questions about 看杀卫玠
What does 看杀卫玠 mean?
看杀卫玠 (kàn shā wèi jiè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be admired or gazed upon to such an extent that it leads to exhaustion or even death; to be overwhelmed by public attention due to one's exceptional appearance or talent”.
How do you pronounce 看杀卫玠?
看杀卫玠 is pronounced kàn shā wèi jiè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 看杀卫玠 literally mean?
Literally, 看杀卫玠 means “Watched to death Wei Jie”. It is used to mean “to be admired or gazed upon to such an extent that it leads to exhaustion or even death; to be overwhelmed by public attention due to one's exceptional appearance or talent”.
Where does 看杀卫玠 come from?
看杀卫玠 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 看杀卫玠?
卫玠：晋人，字叔宝，风采极佳，为众人所仰慕。卫玠被人看死。比喻为群众所仰慕的人。