chēng​wěi

toils of a gentleman

Senses

赪尾/ 赬尾 chēng​wěi toils of a gentleman

Metaphor for the exhaustion and hard work of a scholar-official or gentleman in service to the ruler, based on the 诗经 shī​jīng imagery of a fish with a reddened tail from overexertion

赪尾/ 赬尾 chēng​wěi suffering of the people

Metaphor for the hardships and exhaustion of common people living under oppressive or cruel governance

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