Lingaku- lit. the happy fate of the man from Qi (who had a wife and a concubine) (idiom)
- fig. (ironically) the joy of having several partners
- the life of a pasha
Generated definitions (experimental)
- the happy fate of the man from Qi (who had a wife and a concubine)
- (ironically) the joy of having several partners
- the life of a pasha
This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone is fortunate enough to possess multiple partners, often implying a sense of luxury or indulgence.
In ancient times, being able to have a wife and a concubine was considered the happy fate of the man from Qi.
He always boasts to his friends about enjoying the happy fate of the man from Qi.
This meaning suggests a more modern or humorous twist, indicating that while having multiple partners might seem enjoyable, it can also lead to complications.
Some people feel that the joy of having several partners is the fun in their lives.
tā他cháo xiào嘲笑zì jǐ自己xiǎng shòu享受Qí rén zhī fú齐人之福，dàn但Yě也zhī dào知道zhè这dài lái带来le了hěn很duō多má fan麻烦。
He jokes about enjoying the joy of having several partners, but he also knows it comes with many troubles.
Here, it refers to a lavish or extravagant lifestyle, reminiscent of the privileges enjoyed by high-ranking officials or aristocrats.
He dreams of living the life of a pasha, rich and enjoying the happy fate of the man from Qi.
Living the happy fate of the man from Qi means he can spend money without worry.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Qí rén zhī fú齐人之福the joy of having several partnersQí rén zhī fú齐人之福de的shēng huó生活the life of a pashaxiǎng shòu享受Qí rén zhī fú齐人之福to enjoy the blessings of multiple partnerszhuī qiú追求Qí rén zhī fú齐人之福to pursue the joy of having several partnersQí rén zhī fú齐人之福yú与kùn rǎo困扰the joys and troubles of having multiple partnersQí rén zhī fú齐人之福de的xīn tài心态the mindset of someone enjoying multiple relationshipsQí rén zhī fú齐人之福de的xuǎn zé选择the choice to have a polyamorous lifestyleQí rén zhī fú齐人之福de的yì yì意义the significance of having multiple partnersQí rén zhī fú齐人之福de的zhuàng kuàng状况the situation of living the life of a pashaQí rén zhī fú齐人之福de的pī pàn批判criticism of the joys of having several partners