九世之仇 — “A deep-seated hatred or grudge that has lasted for a very long time”
九世之仇 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a deep-seated hatred or grudge that has lasted for a very long time”. Often spanning many generations. Literally, “Nine-generation hatred”.
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Origin and Story of 九世之仇
During the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Ai of Qi, a vassal state, was executed by the Zhou Emperor because Duke Hou of Ji, the ruler of another vassal state, had slandered him to the Emperor.
The subsequent rulers of Qi never forgot this grievance.
It was not until Duke Xiang of Qi, the ninth descendant of Duke Ai, mobilized his army to attack and ultimately destroy the state of Ji, thereby settling this "nine-generation feud."
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What does 九世之仇 mean?
九世之仇 (jiǔ shì zhī chóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a deep-seated hatred or grudge that has lasted for a very long time”.
How do you pronounce 九世之仇?
九世之仇 is pronounced jiǔ shì zhī chóu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 九世之仇 literally mean?
Literally, 九世之仇 means “Nine-generation hatred”. It is used to mean “a deep-seated hatred or grudge that has lasted for a very long time”.
Where does 九世之仇 come from?
九世之仇 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 九世之仇?
九世：九代，形容历时久远。指久远的深仇。