诸葛亮
Three Kingdoms chancellor; mastermind
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
Zhuge Liang (181–234 CE), chancellor of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period
Refers specifically to the historical figure who assisted Liu Bei in establishing the Shu Han kingdom. His courtesy name was Kongming (孔明).
Zhuge Liang is one of the most famous statesmen in Chinese history.
Zhuge Liang assisted Liu Bei in establishing the Shu Han regime.
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He read Zhuge Liang's 'Memorial on Dispatching Troops' and was deeply moved.
noun
a person of great wisdom and resourcefulness; mastermind
Derived from the historical figure's portrayal in 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' where his wisdom is greatly exaggerated. Used metaphorically to describe someone exceptionally clever or strategic.
You are truly a little Zhuge Liang—able to solve any difficult problem.
Three cobblers with their wits combined equal Zhuge Liang the mastermind.
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He is the Zhuge Liang of our team, always coming up with brilliant strategies.