豹死留皮 — “To leave a good name or reputation behind after one's death”
豹死留皮 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to leave a good name or reputation behind after one's death”. To leave a lasting legacy. Literally, “A leopard dies, leaving its skin”.
豹死留皮 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 豹死留皮
During the Five Dynasties period, Wang Yanzhang, a renowned general of the Liang Dynasty known as "Iron Spear Wang," fought many battles alongside Emperor Taizu of Liang, Zhu Wen, achieving numerous military merits and gaining significant trust.
After Zhu Zhen, the last emperor of Liang, ascended the throne, the Tang army attacked Liang. Wang Yanzhang was ordered to resist the enemy but was captured due to being outnumbered.
Emperor Zhuangzong of Tang tried to persuade Wang Yanzhang to surrender. Wang Yanzhang replied, "A leopard dies, leaving its skin; a man dies, leaving his name. I would rather die than surrender." He was soon executed.
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What does 豹死留皮 mean?
豹死留皮 (bào sǐ liú pí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to leave a good name or reputation behind after one's death”.
How do you pronounce 豹死留皮?
豹死留皮 is pronounced bào sǐ liú pí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 豹死留皮 literally mean?
Literally, 豹死留皮 means “a leopard dies, leaving its skin”. It is used to mean “to leave a good name or reputation behind after one's death”.
Where does 豹死留皮 come from?
豹死留皮 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 豹死留皮?
豹子死了，皮留在世间。比喻将好名声留传于后世。