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Synopsis
A famous Chinese idiom about Liu Bei visiting Zhuge Liang three times to recruit him. Means sincerely inviting talented people.
Meaning
Three visits to a thatched cottage describes sincerely and persistently recruiting talented people.
The Story
Liu Bei heard about a wise hermit named Zhuge Liang. He visited three times. On the third visit, Liu Bei waited outside while Zhuge Liang was napping. Moved by this sincerity, Zhuge Liang agreed to help and presented the famous Longzhong Plan.
Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | san gu mao lu |
| Source | Records of the Three Kingdoms |
| Date | 207 CE |
References
- Chen Shou, Records of the Three Kingdoms
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms
- Dictionary of Chinese Idioms
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