江东父老 — “Elders of Jiangdong”
江东父老 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the elders or people of one's hometown, particularly referring to the folks back in the Jiangdong region; often evokes a sense of deep connection, obligation, or regret towards one's roots”. Literally, “Elders of Jiangdong”.
江东父老 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 江东父老
During the Chu-Han Contention, Xiang Yu led an army of 8,000 young men from Jiangdong to attack the Qin forces. They fought bravely and their power grew significantly.
However, due to Xiang Yu's arrogance and stubbornness, he ignored his subordinates' advice and acted on his own will. He was eventually surrounded by Liu Bang's Han army at Gaixia, near the Wu River.
Countless Jiangdong youth were killed. Feeling too ashamed to face the elders of Jiangdong, Xiang Yu drew his sword and committed suicide.
Idioms Related to 江东父老
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What does 江东父老 mean?
江东父老 (jiāng dōng fù lǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the elders or people of one's hometown, particularly referring to the folks back in the Jiangdong region; often evokes a sense of deep connection, obligation, or regret towards one's roots”.
How do you pronounce 江东父老?
江东父老 is pronounced jiāng dōng fù lǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 江东父老 literally mean?
Literally, 江东父老 means “Elders of Jiangdong”. It is used to mean “the elders or people of one's hometown, particularly referring to the folks back in the Jiangdong region; often evokes a sense of deep connection, obligation, or regret towards one's roots”.
Where does 江东父老 come from?
江东父老 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 江东父老?
江东：古指长江以南芜湖以下地区；父老：父兄辈人。泛指家乡的父兄长辈。