How do you pronounce 众叛亲离?

众叛亲离 is pronounced zhòng pàn qīn lí in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 众叛亲离 literally mean?

Literally, 众叛亲离 means “the multitude betray, kinsmen abandon”. It is used to mean “Deserted by one's followers and kinsfolk”.

Where does 众叛亲离 come from?

众叛亲离 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 众叛亲离?

叛：背叛；离：离开。众人反对，亲人背离。形容完全孤立。

众叛亲离 — “Deserted by one's followers and kinsfolk”

众叛亲离 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Deserted by one's followers and kinsfolk”. Utterly isolated and without support; to be opposed by the masses and abandoned by one's closest associates. Literally, “The multitude betray, kinsmen abandon”.

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众叛亲离 Pronunciation and Pinyin

众zhòng
叛pàn
亲qīn
离lí

众叛亲离 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
众	zhòng	6	many people
叛	pàn	9	betray or defect
亲	qīn	9	kinship, intimate, or personal
离	lí	11	to leave or separate from

Example Sentence with 众叛亲离

那个老板因为对待员工刻薄，最终落得众叛亲离的下场，公司也因此陷入困境。

That boss, due to his harsh treatment of employees, eventually became utterly isolated, and his company consequently fell into difficulties.

Origin and Story of 众叛亲离

During the Spring and Autumn period, Prince Zhou Xu of the State of Wey murdered his elder brother, Duke Huan of Wey, to usurp the throne. Internally, he exercised tyrannical rule, and externally, he engaged in incessant military aggression.

Duke Yin of Lu asked his minister, Zhong Zhong, for his opinion on Prince Zhou Xu. Zhong Zhong remarked that Prince Zhou Xu was brutal and vicious, had lost the loyalty of his close associates, and would inevitably fail, having been deserted by the masses and abandoned by his kinsmen.

Later, as expected, Shi Ru devised a plan that led to Duke Huan of Chen eliminating Zhou Xu.

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Questions about 众叛亲离

What does 众叛亲离 mean?: 众叛亲离 (zhòng pàn qīn lí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Deserted by one's followers and kinsfolk”.
How do you pronounce 众叛亲离?: 众叛亲离 is pronounced zhòng pàn qīn lí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 众叛亲离 literally mean?: Literally, 众叛亲离 means “the multitude betray, kinsmen abandon”. It is used to mean “Deserted by one's followers and kinsfolk”.
Where does 众叛亲离 come from?: 众叛亲离 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 众叛亲离?: 叛：背叛；离：离开。众人反对，亲人背离。形容完全孤立。

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