秋毫无犯
秋毫无犯 (qiū háo wú fàn) literally means “not violating even autumn down” and expresses “show strict discipline; not take anything”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving relationships and character.
Also searched as: qiu hao wu fan, qiu hao wu fan,秋毫无犯 meaning, 秋毫无犯 in english
Show strict discipline; not take anything
Pronunciation: qiū háo wú fàn Literal meaning: Not violating even autumn down
Origin & Usage
This idiom describes not (无) violating (犯) even the finest autumn hair (秋毫). Autumn down refers to the tiny new hairs animals grow for winter - extremely fine. The phrase describes perfect discipline where not even the smallest thing is taken or disturbed. Modern usage describes scrupulous honesty and discipline, strict adherence to rules that doesn't allow even minor violations.
Examples
English: "The army maintained strict discipline, not disturbing the civilians."
Chinese: 军队纪律严明，对百姓秋毫无犯。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 秋毫无犯 mean in English?
秋毫无犯 (qiū háo wú fàn) literally translates to “Not violating even autumn down” and is used to express “Show strict discipline; not take anything”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Relationships & Character category.
When is 秋毫无犯 used?
Situation: The army maintained strict discipline, not disturbing the civilians.
What is the pinyin for 秋毫无犯?
The pinyin pronunciation for 秋毫无犯 is “qiū háo wú fàn”.