宰相肚裡能撐船

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Chinese

Chancellor of State
in one's gut; in one's heart; in one's mind
in one's gut; in one's heart; in one's mind; in one's conscience
 
ability; can; may
ability; can; may; capable; energy; able
 
to pole a boat
trad. (宰相肚裡能撐船/宰相肚裏能撐船) 宰相 肚裡/肚裏 撐船
simp. (宰相肚里能撑船) 宰相 肚里 撑船
Literally: “the chancellor's belly allows people to pole a boat inside”.

Etymology

From Wang Anshi's concubine's reply where she was begging for Wang's pardon when he discovered her affair.

Pronunciation


Idiom

宰相肚裡能撐船

  1. broad-minded; big-hearted; will not be bothered by small matters

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