BāoQīngTiān
包青天
an epithet for an incorruptible judge; refers to Bao Zheng
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
an epithet for Bao Zheng; a symbol of an upright and incorruptible judge
Originally refers to the Northern Song dynasty official Bao Zheng (包拯), whose nickname was 'Bao Qingtian'. Now used metaphorically for any honest and fair judge or official.
Rén人
men们
dōu都
chēng称
tā他
wéi为
dāng当
dài代
de的
Bāo包
Qīng青
Tiān天
。
People call him the modern-day Bao Qingtian.
Zhè这
wèi位
fǎ法
guān官
bàn办
shì事
gōng公
zhèng正
，
yǒu有
Bāo包
Qīng青
Tiān天
de的
měi美
yù誉
。
This judge handles affairs justly and enjoys the fine reputation of a Bao Qingtian.
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Zài在
chuán传
tǒng统
xì戏
qǔ曲
zhōng中
，
Bāo包
Qīng青
Tiān天
de的
gù故
shì事
guǎng广
wéi为
liú流
chuán传
。
Stories of Bao Qingtian are widely circulated in traditional Chinese opera.