beg about the streets by playing an instrument

beg about the streets by playing an instrument

Wushizhixiao, Pinyin for w ú sh ì zh ī Xi ā o, Chinese idiom, originally refers to the spring and Autumn period, Wu Zixu fled to the state of Wu, in the market to play flute begging. It's like begging on the street. From postscript by Yang Zhao in Qing Dynasty.

Idiom explanation

Wu: the name of an ancient country. It originally refers to Wu Zixu who fled to the state of Wu in the spring and Autumn period and begged for food in the market.

The origin of Idioms

In the postscript of Yang Zhao in Qing Dynasty, it is said that "when I look at the snow, I once passed on the flute of Wu City; when I am in a hurry, I call the sky, I love the tears of Qin court."

Idioms and allusions

In the spring and Autumn period, Wu Zixu fled from Chu to Wu in order to avenge his father and brother. According to the biography of fan Ju and Cai Ze in historical records, "Wu Zixu left Zhaoguan for a long time, traveling at night and lying in the daytime. As for Lingshui, he could not paste his mouth, walk Pufu, lay bare his head, blow Chi and beg for food in Wu city." Pei Xuan quoted Xu Guang as saying: "Chi made a flute." Later, it was called "wushichuxiao". It also refers to living a hard life in exile.

Analysis of Idioms

Structure: more formal idioms

Emotional color: neutral words

Synonym: wushichuxiao

Idiom usage

Used as an object or attribute; used in writing