天下汹汹 — “The world is in turmoil”
天下汹汹 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the world is in turmoil”. Characterized by widespread public agitation and unrest. Literally, “The world is turbulent”.
天下汹汹 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 天下汹汹
During the Chu-Han Contention, Xiang Yu sent a messenger to Liu Bang, stating: "The world is in turmoil because of us. To bring an end to this state of war, let us two engage in a decisive battle to determine the victor."
Liu Bang responded that he preferred to compete in wisdom rather than brute strength. Xiang Yu then commanded a brave warrior to issue a challenge.
Lou Fan, a divine archer from the Han camp, stepped forward to meet him. After the warrior was defeated, Xiang Yu personally entered the battlefield and vanquished Lou Fan.
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- tiān天shàng上qí麒lín麟praise a son's exceptional talent
- tiān天xià下yī一jiā家universal brotherhood and harmony
- tiān天xià下wèi为yī一The world united
- tiān天xià下wéi为gōng公The world belongs to everyone
- tiān天xià下wéi为jiā家To make the world one's home
- tiān天xià下wéi为lóng笼the world is a confining cage
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What does 天下汹汹 mean?
天下汹汹 (tiān xià xiōng xiōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the world is in turmoil”.
How do you pronounce 天下汹汹?
天下汹汹 is pronounced tiān xià xiōng xiōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 天下汹汹 literally mean?
Literally, 天下汹汹 means “the world is turbulent”. It is used to mean “the world is in turmoil”.
Where does 天下汹汹 come from?
天下汹汹 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 天下汹汹?
汹汹：喧扰。形容局势动荡，群情喧扰。