莼羹鲈脍 — “A metaphor for longing for one's hometown”
莼羹鲈脍 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a metaphor for longing for one's hometown”. Especially its distinctive local delicacies, and a desire to return there. Literally, “Water shield soup and minced perch”.
莼羹鲈脍 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 莼羹鲈脍
During the Western Jin Dynasty, Zhang Han from Wuxian County was a man of quick wit and talent. He held fame and fortune lightly, often going out to drink and chat with friends, enjoying water shield soup and minced perch.
He once served as an official in Luoyang at the Grand Marshal's Residence. Witnessing the corruption in officialdom, he couldn't help but think of the water shield soup and minced perch of his hometown.
He resolutely resigned from his post and quietly returned to his native place.
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What does 莼羹鲈脍 mean?
莼羹鲈脍 (chún gēng lú kuài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a metaphor for longing for one's hometown”.
How do you pronounce 莼羹鲈脍?
莼羹鲈脍 is pronounced chún gēng lú kuài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 莼羹鲈脍 literally mean?
Literally, 莼羹鲈脍 means “Water shield soup and minced perch”. It is used to mean “a metaphor for longing for one's hometown”.
Where does 莼羹鲈脍 come from?
莼羹鲈脍 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 莼羹鲈脍?
莼：莼菜；脍：切得很细的肉。比喻怀念故乡的心情。