Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「寢丘之志」. Learn its usage below.
The Chinese idiom 「寢丘之志」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
According to legend, when Sun Shuao, the prime minister of Chu, was dying, he warned his son not to accept the fertile land granted by the King of Chu, but to accept the barren Qinqiu to ensure that it would not be lost for a long time. Later, the mentality of not competing with the world and knowing when to stop was called “the ambition of staying in the dark.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qǐn qiū zhī zhì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cham2 yau1 ji1 ji3
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.
