Feng Xuan

  • Jiǎo Tù Sān Kū (狡兔三窟)

    Chinese Idiom: 狡兔三窟Pinyin: jiǎo tù sān kūLiteral Meaning: A cunning hare has three burrows.Figurative Meaning: One keeps multiple hideouts or backup plans to avoid dangers and troubles. Cultural Note This idiom originates from a classic political story in ancient China. It depicts prudent survival wisdom, referring to people who prepare multiple ways out to…

  • The Holy Mother of the South: Lady Xian [Sui & Tang]

    This article tells the life of Lady Xian, the revered “Holy Mother of the South.” A wise tribal leader, she secured peace in Lingnan, quelled rebellions, and remained loyal through Liang, Chen, and Sui dynasties. Her integrity, courage, and devotion to unity earned her imperial trust and lasting honor as a symbol of loyalty…

  • Three burrows for a cunning hare: Mengchang Jun and Feng Xuan [Warring States]

    This article retells the strategic masterpiece of Feng Xuan, a retainer of Mengchang Jun, one of the “Four Lords of the Warring States.” It details how Feng Xuan secured three “burrows” for his lord’s survival. The narrative illustrates the idiom “a cunning hare has three burrows,” highlighting the Warring States’ philosophy that political security…