pronunciation

jiàn?

paraphrase

The original intention is to point out various possible choices to the emperor and put forward the best one. The extended meaning is to speak out when the emperor makes a wrong choice.

form words

Jian Guan jiànguān

In ancient times, an official who advised the son of heaven to correct his mistakes.

A book of advice? jiànshū

A letter from a liegeman to the emperor.

Advice? jiànzhèng

Speak out and persuade people to correct their mistakes.

Advice jiànce

Speak out to the elders and kings, correct the shortcomings, and put forward targeted methods and strategies.

example

The admonisher is right. -"preface to seven admonitions of Chu Ci"

Remonstrance is still right. Follow the right path. -"Zhou Li Si Jian" Note

Take charge of five evils. -"Zhou Li Bao Shi". Note: "Righteousness with courtesy."

Three remonstrances do not follow. -"Biography of the Ram, Twenty-four Years of Zhuang Gong"

Gong Zhiqi is too timid to remonstrate. -"Zuo Zhuan Xi Gong Two Years"