Meaning of 微言大义
微言大义 means profound truths or principles contained within subtle, concise, or seemingly simple language. Pronounced wēi yán dà yì.
- profound truths or principles contained within subtle, concise, or seemingly simple language
Definitions & Examples
Kǒng孔
zǐ子
de的
《
Chūn春
Qiū秋
》
yǐ以
wēi微
yán言
dà大
yì义
zhù著
chēng称
，
zì字
zì字
zhū珠
jī玑
。
Confucius's 'Spring and Autumn Annals' is renowned for its profound truths conveyed in subtle language, with every word a gem.
Zhè这
piān篇
duǎn短
wén文
suī虽
zhǐ只
yǒu有
liáo寥
liáo寥
shù数
yǔ语
，
què却
yùn蕴
hán含
wēi微
yán言
dà大
yì义
。
Although this short essay consists of only a few words, it contains profound truths in subtle language.
Jiě解
dú读
jīng经
diǎn典
xū需
yào要
zǐ仔
xì细
tǐ体
huì会
qí其
zhōng中
de的
wēi微
yán言
dà大
yì义
。
Interpreting classics requires carefully appreciating the profound truths contained in their subtle wording.
Tā他
de的
shī诗
gē歌
wǎng往
wǎng往
wēi微
yán言
dà大
yì义
，
lìng令
rén人
huí回
wèi味
wú无
qióng穷
。
His poetry often contains profound truths in subtle words, leaving a lasting aftertaste.
Relations
Measure Words
个/ gè
Primary
则/ zé