妇孺皆知

婦孺皆知
fùrújiēzhī
idiom #88,903

Meanings

  1. 1 known to all, even women and children
  2. 2 widely known
  3. 3 common knowledge

Examples

Tā de míngzi zài dāngdì fùrú jiēzhī.
His name is known to everyone in the area.
Zhège gùshi fùrú jiēzhī.
This story is known to everyone, young and old.
Chángchéng de wěidà fùrú jiēzhī.
The greatness of the Great Wall is common knowledge.

Tips

usage
The phrase reflects the older view that women and children were least likely to follow affairs of state — so if even they know, it must be truly widespread. Still in common use today without judgment.

Stroke Order

jiē
zhī