一杯羹 — “A share of the benefits or profits”
一杯羹 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a share of the benefits or profits”. Especially a portion of the gains from a venture or enterprise. Literally, “A cup of broth/soup”.
一杯羹 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一杯羹 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 一杯羹
During the Chu-Han Contention period, Xiang Yu was concerned that a prolonged standoff would be disadvantageous to him. He then captured Liu Bang's father and threatened that if Liu Bang did not surrender, he would kill his father, cook him into a broth, and eat him.
Upon hearing this, Liu Bang replied, 'We are sworn brothers, so my father is also your father. If you do kill him and make broth, please share a cup with me.'
Xiang Yu, persuaded by Xiang Bo, ultimately did not carry out his threat.
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Open the tool →Questions about 一杯羹
What does 一杯羹 mean?
一杯羹 (yī bēi gēng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a share of the benefits or profits”.
How do you pronounce 一杯羹?
一杯羹 is pronounced yī bēi gēng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一杯羹 literally mean?
Literally, 一杯羹 means “a cup of broth/soup”. It is used to mean “a share of the benefits or profits”.
Where does 一杯羹 come from?
一杯羹 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 一杯羹?
一杯肉汁。多指可分享的部分利益