优孟衣冠 — “You Meng's attire”
优孟衣冠 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to impersonate or mimic someone, especially by adopting their appearance and mannerisms; to play a role or act on stage”. Literally, “You Meng's attire”.
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Origin and Story of 优孟衣冠
During the Spring and Autumn period, You Meng, a famous jester and entertainer in the Chu King's palace, heard that the son of the late prime minister Sun Shu'ao was living in extreme poverty after his father's death.
Feeling sympathetic, You Meng put on Sun Shu'ao's clothes and hat, imitating his voice, appearance, and demeanor, and went to see the King of Chu.
The King was moved by the striking resemblance, and You Meng seized the opportunity to describe the dire situation of Sun Shu'ao's son.
Deeply touched by the story and You Meng's gesture, the King of Chu generously re-conferred titles and land upon Sun Shu'ao's son.
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What does 优孟衣冠 mean?
优孟衣冠 (yōu mèng yī guān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to impersonate or mimic someone, especially by adopting their appearance and mannerisms; to play a role or act on stage”.
How do you pronounce 优孟衣冠?
优孟衣冠 is pronounced yōu mèng yī guān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 优孟衣冠 literally mean?
Literally, 优孟衣冠 means “You Meng's attire”. It is used to mean “to impersonate or mimic someone, especially by adopting their appearance and mannerisms; to play a role or act on stage”.
Where does 优孟衣冠 come from?
优孟衣冠 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 优孟衣冠?
优孟：春秋时楚国著名的的演杂戏的人，擅长滑稽讽谏。比喻假扮古人或模仿他人。也指登场演戏。