for others(yuè zǔ dài páo)

for others

In Chinese, Yu è Z à D à IP á o is a Chinese idiom. It means that the person who is the chief sacrificial officer goes to the banquet instead of the chef. It refers to going beyond one's own business scope to deal with other people's affairs. It's from Chuang Tzu's xiaoyaoyou.

explain

Yue: crossing; Zu: sacrificial vessels in ancient times; Pao: chefs. The chief mourner went to take the place of the chef. It is used to refer to doing things beyond one's own responsibilities, acting beyond one's authority or acting as an agent. The original meaning is that each person has his own full-time job. Although the official does not do his duty, the chief priest does not go over to do the banquet for him. It refers to doing things for others beyond one's own responsibilities.

The origin of Idioms

"Zhuangzi xiaoyaoyou" says, "although the Pao people don't treat the Pao, the corpse wishes that they can't replace it."

Examples

For a while, Fang Yao took over his duty to replace him. For a few months, he was more ashamed to make brocade. Qin Guan of Song Dynasty (the book of metabolism, the Enlightenment of giving up people) why didn't the great work warn him of the crime of encroaching on others, but suspect him of not eating? (Chen Liang of Song Dynasty, another zhengzishu with LV Bogong) it is not convenient for scholars to take over their duties, so soldiers should mind their own business. (Guo Moruo's "heaven and earth xuanhuang: soldiers don't care for scholars"). Since we have appointed your government to supervise the execution, we should abide by our duties. Why is he absent from duty without permission. (Kunqu Opera shi5guan · Jiandu)

Idiom story

In the historical legend of the Han nationality, there is an outstanding leader named Tang Yao. Under the leadership of Tang Yao, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. But Tang Yao was very modest. When he heard that the hermit Xu you was very talented, he wanted to give the leadership to Xu you. Tang Yao said to Xu you, "when the sun and the moon come out, they still don't extinguish the candle. Isn't it meaningless compared with the brightness of the sun and the moon? It's futile to irrigate the seedlings after the rain falls? If you are a leader, you will surely govern the world better. What's the point of holding this position? I feel very ashamed. Please allow me to leave the world to you. " Xu you said, "you have managed the world well. If I come back to replace you, don't I fish for fame? Now I'm living on my own. What do I want those false names for? Wrens build nests in the forest, but also occupy a branch; moles drink the water in the Yellow River, but drink their belly. What's the use of the world for me? Forget it, even if the chef doesn't cook for sacrifice, the person in charge of sacrifice can't go offside to cook for him in the kitchen. ".

allusion

In ancient times, there was an outstanding leader named Tang Yao. Under the leadership of Tang Yao, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. But Tang Yao was very modest. When he heard that the hermit Xu you was very talented, he wanted to give the leadership to Xu you.

original text

Yao let the world in Xu you, said: "the sun and the moon, and the fire does not stop, it is also in the light, it is not difficult! When the rain comes down, it's just like irrigation. It's hard for Zeze (2)! The master is the ruler of the world, but I am still a corpse (3). I don't think I have it. (4). Please give it to (5) the world. " Xu you said, "when Zi governs the world, the world has already been governed, but I am still a son. Will I name (6)? The name is the real guest (7). Will I be the guest? Wren nest in the deep forest, but a branch; yanhuyinhe (8), but full. Return to the rest of the king (9), to no use for the world. Although paoren (10) did not rule paoren (11), the corpse wishes that they would not be replaced by others. " (1) torch; (2) ze: moisten; (3) corpse: the person who represents the dead at sacrifice, which is extended to "control" and "control"; (4) lack: insufficient appearance; (5) to: give up; (6) to: lead; (7) guest: guest, which is extended to accessories; (8) River: Huanghe River; (9) return to xiuhujun; (10) cook (11) Blister treatment: Cooking

translate

Tang Yao (want to) give the world to Xu you, said: "the sun and the moon come out, but still do not put out the small torch, it is compared with the sun and the moon, is not it meaningless? When it rains, but still irrigates, isn't it futile for moistening? Sir, the world is governed, but I still control it. I think I am insufficient. Please (allow me) give up the world. " Xu you said, "it's good for you to govern the world. However, I still take the place of you. Do I lead the world for fame? Is reputation an adjunct to the fact that "the world has been governed"? Do I lead the world for accessories? Wrens build nests in the forest, but occupy a branch; moles drink the water from the Yellow River, but they can't satisfy themselves. What's the use of the world for me? You go back, forget it, give me no useful place in the world! Even if the chef doesn't cook for the sacrifice, the person in charge of the sacrifice can't be offside to cook for him in the kitchen. "

Idiom usage

What children can do, parents don't want to.

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: Bao ban, antonym: self reliance

Chinese PinYin : yuè zǔ dài páo