丹心碧血 — “Unwavering loyalty and selfless devotion”
丹心碧血 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unwavering loyalty and selfless devotion”. Often unto death, symbolizing profound dedication and sacrifice. Literally, “Crimson heart, jade-green blood”.
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Origin and Story of 丹心碧血
During the Zhou Dynasty, Chang Hong, a high official under Duke Liu Wen, lived a life of unwavering loyalty to the court. He was neither servile nor overbearing, possessing immense integrity.
Due to his uprightness, he offended powerful figures at court and was unjustly executed by the Zhou people.
Legend has it that at the time of his execution, some admirers collected his blood and kept it at home. Three years later, all these dried blood clots miraculously transformed into precious jade-green stones.
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What does 丹心碧血 mean?
丹心碧血 (dān xīn bì xuè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unwavering loyalty and selfless devotion”.
How do you pronounce 丹心碧血?
丹心碧血 is pronounced dān xīn bì xuè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 丹心碧血 literally mean?
Literally, 丹心碧血 means “Crimson heart, jade-green blood”. It is used to mean “Unwavering loyalty and selfless devotion”.
Where does 丹心碧血 come from?
丹心碧血 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 丹心碧血?
丹心：红心、忠心。碧血：血化为碧玉。碧：青绿色的宝石，表示血的珍贵。赤诚的忠心，宝贵的鲜血。用以赞扬为国捐躯的重大牺牲。