Spit, feed and stop washing

Spit, feed and stop washing

Tuyutuixi, a Chinese idiom, is t ǔ B ǔ Chu ò x ǐ in pinyin, which means that later generations regard it as the code of rites for virtuous corporal. From Han Shi waizhuan.

Idiom usage

Used as a predicate or object; used in writing

Analysis of Idioms

Close synonym: spit, nourish and hold your hair

The origin of Idioms

In the third volume of Han Shi waizhuan, the Duke of Zhou was hospitable and even "fed three times a meal" for fear of losing the world's scholars. According to the records of the historian, Li Shiqi asked to see Liu Bang, and Liu Bangfang sat on the bed and washed his feet. Li Sheng refused to worship him, and denounced him as unfit to sit in front of his elders. So Liu Bang got up to thank him and took a seat.

Idiom explanation

Later generations regard it as the code of rites.

Idiom story

At the end of the Qin Dynasty, Liu Bang was stationed in Chenliu county. Li Shiqi, a talented scholar, went to Liu Bang. Liu Bang was washing his feet. Li Shiqi refused to worship and accused him of disrespect for the elderly. Liu Bang immediately stood up to apologize and asked Li Shiqi to sit on it. Later, Li Shiqi became Liu Bang's effective counselor and gave advice for Liu Bang to rule the country.