不违农时 — “Not violate farming seasons”
不违农时 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to ensure that agricultural activities are carried out at the appropriate time without delay, respecting the natural cycle of the seasons for cultivation and harvest”. Literally, “Not violate farming seasons”.
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Origin and Story of 不违农时
During the Warring States period, Mencius visited King Hui of Liang. King Hui asked Mencius how he could govern his state with all his might and how he provided relief when his people suffered from disasters, yet the population did not increase.
Mencius suggested that merely focusing on disaster relief was insufficient; the King should instead consider how to develop agricultural production by "not violating the farming seasons."
He emphasized that it was crucial to seize the time to promote production swiftly, allowing people to live in comfort and have enough food and clothing.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不违农时
What does 不违农时 mean?
不违农时 (bù wéi nóng shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to ensure that agricultural activities are carried out at the appropriate time without delay, respecting the natural cycle of the seasons for cultivation and harvest”.
How do you pronounce 不违农时?
不违农时 is pronounced bù wéi nóng shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不违农时 literally mean?
Literally, 不违农时 means “not violate farming seasons”. It is used to mean “to ensure that agricultural activities are carried out at the appropriate time without delay, respecting the natural cycle of the seasons for cultivation and harvest”.
Where does 不违农时 come from?
不违农时 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 不违农时?
违：不遵守。不耽误农作物的耕种时节。