📖 Meaning
This idiom describes someone who is broad-minded, magnanimous, and tolerant of others. It characterizes a person with an open and expansive heart who can accept differing opinions and forgive faults without pettiness.
📜 Origin Story
The phrase originates from Pan Yue's 'Ode to the Western Campaign' (西征赋) written during the Jin Dynasty. In it, Pan Yue reflects on the rise of Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, noting that his success was not merely due to intelligence and martial prowess, but also his open-minded and magnanimous character. The idiom thus became a lasting tribute to generous, tolerant leadership.
💡 Example Usage
他为人豁达大度，从不因小事与人计较。
He is open-minded and magnanimous, never fussing over trivial matters with others.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 豁达大度
- Pinyin: huò dá dà dù
- Literal Translation: open-minded, broad, large, generous
- Category: Attitude
- Characters: 4