chinese idiom, fu-bi, idiom, morality, northern song dynasty

Chinese Idiom: High Morality

The Chinese idiom dé gāo wàng zhòng refers to a person of high morality and prestige. It is often used to praise the elderly, much as we would compliment someone in English by saying: “You’re a saint.” Here is the story of the man who inspired the Chinese idiom. Fu-bi, also known as Yan-guo, was ...

Nspirement Staff

A Chinese monk speaking with a gentleman.