Wèi mín qǐng mìng means for someone in a position of authority to speak on behalf of the people and voice their requests or grievances.
「为民请命」指有地位的人代表民众向当权者提出请求或陈述困难。
| 成语 | 为民请命 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 泛指有相当地位的人代表百姓向当权者陈述困难，提出要求。 |
| 出处 | 《史记·淮阴侯列传》：“因民之欲，西乡为百姓请命，则天下风走而响应矣，孰敢不听！”《汉书·蒯通传》：“西向为百姓请命。” |
| 拼音 | wèi mín qǐng mìng |
| 拼音码 | wmqm |
| 歇后语 | 海瑞上书 |
| 用法 | 偏正式；作谓语；含褒义 |
| 英语 | plead for the people |
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