东道主 — “The host who receives and entertains guests”
东道主 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the host who receives and entertains guests”. A person or entity that provides hospitality for an event or visitors. Literally, “eastern host”.
东道主 Pronunciation and Pinyin
东道主 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 东道主
During the Spring and Autumn period, after Duke Wen of Jin (Chong'er) returned to his state and took power, he allied with Qin to attack Zheng as retaliation.
Duke Wen of Zheng sent Zhī Wǔ to persuade Duke Mu of Qin to withdraw his troops.
Zhī Wǔ argued that Zheng and Qin were not geographically connected, and that it would be beneficial for Qin to have Zheng as an "eastern host" to help contain Jin's influence.
Duke Mu of Qin found this reasoning sound and immediately withdrew his army.
Idioms Related to 东道主
Synonyms of 东道主
More idioms starting with 东
- dōng东yī一xià下xī西yī一xià下act aimlessly or erratically
- dōng东dǎo倒xī西wāi歪staggering and lopsided
- dōng东tōu偷xī西mō摸pilfer here and there
- dōng东tù兔xī西wū乌The relentless passage of time
- dōng东chōng冲xī西jué决floodwaters gushing and breaching banks
- dōng东chōng冲xī西zhuàng撞rush about aimlessly
- dōng东chōng冲xī西tū突charge and attack in all directions
- dōng东láo劳xī西yàn燕friends or lovers separating
- dōng东nán南zhī之bǎo宝outstanding talents from the Southeast
- dōng东nán南zhī之xiù秀Outstanding talents from the Southeast
- dōng东nán南zhī之měi美Eminence of the Southeast
- dōng东nán南bàn半bì壁southeastern half of the country
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Open the tool →Questions about 东道主
What does 东道主 mean?
东道主 (dōng dào zhǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the host who receives and entertains guests”.
How do you pronounce 东道主?
东道主 is pronounced dōng dào zhǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 东道主 literally mean?
Literally, 东道主 means “eastern host”. It is used to mean “the host who receives and entertains guests”.
Where does 东道主 come from?
东道主 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 东道主?
泛指接待或宴客的主人。
