三年化碧 — “Three years turn into jasper”
三年化碧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to unwavering and profound loyalty or a righteous spirit that endures and manifests itself even after death, symbolizing steadfast devotion and integrity”. Literally, “Three years turn into jasper”.
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Origin and Story of 三年化碧
During the Zhou Dynasty, Chang Hong, a high-ranking official under Duke Wen, was renowned for his unwavering loyalty to the court, his integrity, and his righteous spirit. Due to his upright character, he offended powerful figures at court and was unjustly executed by the people of Zhou.
Legend has it that at the time of his death, some admirers collected his blood and stored it in their homes. Three years later, these dried blood clots miraculously transformed into bi jade (a type of green jade), symbolizing his enduring loyalty and pure spirit.
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Open the tool →Questions about 三年化碧
What does 三年化碧 mean?
三年化碧 (sān nián huà bì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to unwavering and profound loyalty or a righteous spirit that endures and manifests itself even after death, symbolizing steadfast devotion and integrity”.
How do you pronounce 三年化碧?
三年化碧 is pronounced sān nián huà bì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三年化碧 literally mean?
Literally, 三年化碧 means “Three years turn into jasper”. It is used to mean “refers to unwavering and profound loyalty or a righteous spirit that endures and manifests itself even after death, symbolizing steadfast devotion and integrity”.
Where does 三年化碧 come from?
三年化碧 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 三年化碧?
指忠心不泯。