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Han Feizi – Chapter 10.5
Han Feizi tells Duke Ping’s tale: obsessed with decadent music, he ignored warnings, bringing drought and ruin.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 10.4
Han Feizi tells King Ling’s story: arrogant, rude to lords, ignored advice, and starved to death.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 10.3
Han Feizi tells Duke Yu’s story: greedy for jade and horses, he ignored warnings and lost his state.
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Chún Wáng Chǐ Hán (唇亡齿寒)
Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 唇亡齿寒Pinyin: chún wáng chǐ hánLiteral Meaning: When the lips are gone, the teeth will feel cold.Figurative Meaning: Two things or parties are closely connected; if one suffers harm, the other will be affected too. It describes an interdependent relationship with shared interests and risks. Extended Background & Usage Notes This…
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Han Feizi – Chapter 10.2
Han Feizi tells the Yanling battle story: petty loyalty harms state loyalty. A servant’s favor led a minister to ruin.