袁安高卧 — “Yuan An's noble repose”
袁安高卧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to maintain one's integrity and principles even when in poverty or difficult circumstances; to remain steadfast in one's moral character despite hardship”. Literally, “Yuan An's noble repose”.
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Origin and Story of 袁安高卧
During the Han Dynasty, before Yuan An rose to prominence, a heavy snowfall blanketed Luoyang. Many people ventured out to beg for food, but Yuan An alone remained in his house, lying still and unaffected.
The Luoyang county magistrate, inspecting households door-to-door, arrived at Yuan An's residence. Upon witnessing his remarkable virtue and steadfastness, the magistrate recommended him as a Xiaolian (a candidate for official appointment based on filial piety and integrity).
Later, Yuan An successively served as the prefect of Yinping and the magistrate of Rencheng.
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What does 袁安高卧 mean?
袁安高卧 (yuán ān gāo wò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to maintain one's integrity and principles even when in poverty or difficult circumstances; to remain steadfast in one's moral character despite hardship”.
How do you pronounce 袁安高卧?
袁安高卧 is pronounced yuán ān gāo wò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 袁安高卧 literally mean?
Literally, 袁安高卧 means “Yuan An's noble repose”. It is used to mean “to maintain one's integrity and principles even when in poverty or difficult circumstances; to remain steadfast in one's moral character despite hardship”.
Where does 袁安高卧 come from?
袁安高卧 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 袁安高卧?
指身处困穷但仍坚守节操的行为。