惠施之谋 — “Huishi's counsel”
惠施之谋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the wisdom of actively seeking and considering diverse opinions to achieve clear judgment and make sound decisions, often implying that neglecting such counsel can lead to failure”. Literally, “Huishi's counsel”.
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Origin and Story of 惠施之谋
During the Warring States period, Zhang Yi suggested to King Wei that he should ally with Qin and Han to attack Qi and Chu. However, Huishi advocated for an alliance and peaceful relations with Qi and Chu.
The two held opposing views and argued incessantly. King Wei sought the opinions of his ministers, who mostly sided with Zhang Yi.
Consequently, King Wei did not adopt Huishi's counsel but instead followed Zhang Yi's proposal, which ultimately led to military failure.
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What does 惠施之谋 mean?
惠施之谋 (huì shī zhī móu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the wisdom of actively seeking and considering diverse opinions to achieve clear judgment and make sound decisions, often implying that neglecting such counsel can lead to failure”.
How do you pronounce 惠施之谋?
惠施之谋 is pronounced huì shī zhī móu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 惠施之谋 literally mean?
Literally, 惠施之谋 means “Huishi's counsel”. It is used to mean “refers to the wisdom of actively seeking and considering diverse opinions to achieve clear judgment and make sound decisions, often implying that neglecting such counsel can lead to failure”.
Where does 惠施之谋 come from?
惠施之谋 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 惠施之谋?
比喻兼听则聪，善于听取不同的意见才能明察善断