万家生佛 — “Living Buddha to ten thousand households”
万家生佛 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a highly respected and beloved local official or public figure whose good deeds and integrity are widely appreciated, making them seem like a benefactor to all”. Literally, “Living Buddha to ten thousand households”.
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Origin and Story of 万家生佛
During the Song Dynasty, Sima Guang, a renowned Confucian scholar, historian, and statesman, was appointed Duke Wen. He was celebrated for his deep concern for public affairs, his integrity, and incorruptibility.
People lauded him as a "万家生佛" (Wàn Jiā Shēng Fó), meaning a "living Buddha to ten thousand households." A poem from that era praising him reads: "Songs of a lucky star accompany his journey, incense burns for the living Buddha of countless homes."
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Synonyms of 万家生佛
More idioms starting with 万
- wàn万wàn万qiān千qiān千thousands upon thousands
- wàn万zhàng丈guāng光máng芒radiate immense dazzling brilliance
- wàn万zhàng丈shēn深yuān渊a bottomless abyss or hopeless situation
- wàn万zhàng丈gāo高lóu楼cóng从dì地qǐ起Great achievements start from humble beginnings
- wàn万zhàng丈gāo高lóu楼píng平dì地qǐ起Great accomplishments start from humble beginnings
- wàn万bù不yī一shī失absolutely safe and reliable
- wàn万bù不shī失yī一absolutely foolproof
- wàn万bù不dé得yǐ已as a last resort
- wàn万shì世yī一shí时a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
- wàn万shì世bù不yì易unchanging for all ages
- wàn万shì世bù不xiǔ朽immortal for all generations
- wàn万shì世zhī之yè业lasting legacy for countless generations
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What does 万家生佛 mean?
万家生佛 (wàn jiā shēng fó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a highly respected and beloved local official or public figure whose good deeds and integrity are widely appreciated, making them seem like a benefactor to all”.
How do you pronounce 万家生佛?
万家生佛 is pronounced wàn jiā shēng fó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 万家生佛 literally mean?
Literally, 万家生佛 means “Living Buddha to ten thousand households”. It is used to mean “a highly respected and beloved local official or public figure whose good deeds and integrity are widely appreciated, making them seem like a benefactor to all”.
Where does 万家生佛 come from?
万家生佛 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 万家生佛?
旧时指受百姓爱戴的地方官。