Đầm Lộc mê Ngu Thuấn
Definition
- Proper Noun / Idiom:
- The Marshes and Forests Enchanted Emperor Shun: A classical Chinese idiom originating from the "Book of Documents" and "Records of the Grand Historian." It describes how the future Emperor Shun, while being tested by Emperor Yao, ventured into deep marshes and forests during violent storms and thunder, yet never lost his way. This event proved his supreme virtue and divine favor, leading Yao to abdicate the throne to him. The phrase symbolizes being so virtuous and favored by heaven that even nature's perils cannot confound one's purpose.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun / Idiom:
- Câu chuyện "Đầm Lộc mê Ngu Thuấn" là một điển tích nổi tiếng. (The story of "The Marshes and Forests Enchanted Emperor Shun" is a famous classical allusion.)
- Đức độ của ông ấy khiến người ta nhớ đến tích "Đầm Lộc mê Ngu Thuấn". (His virtue reminds people of the allusion "The Marshes and Forests Enchanted Emperor Shun.")
Advanced Usage
- This phrase is primarily used in literary, historical, or highly formal contexts to praise someone's exceptional moral character, resilience, and seemingly heaven-sent capability to overcome great obstacles without losing direction or principle.
Variants and Related Words
- Điển tích "Nhập sơn lâm xuyên trạch": The allusion of "entering mountain forests and crossing marshes," referring to the same series of tests given to Shun.
- Thánh nhân: A sage; often used to describe virtuous rulers like Yao and Shun.
- Thiên mệnh: The Mandate of Heaven; the concept that a ruler's authority is granted by heaven due to his virtue.
Synonyms
- Divinely favored: Blessed or supported by heaven.
- Unshakable virtue: Moral integrity that cannot be confused or led astray.
- Heaven-ordained: Destined or appointed by divine will.
Related Idioms
- Báo phong lôi vũ mà hành bất mê: To encounter violent storms and thunder yet not lose one's way. A direct reference to the core event of the story.
- Đức hợp với trời: Having virtue that is in harmony with heaven.