二五耦 — “To collude in evil”
二五耦 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to collude in evil”. To conspire with malicious intent, often referring to two individuals ganging up for a nefarious purpose.
二五耦 Pronunciation and Pinyin
二五耦 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 二五耦
During the reign of Duke Xian of Jin, internal conflicts were sharp and intense. Duke Xian's concubine, Li Ji, who was favored by him, colluded with two other favored officials, Liang Wu and Dongguan Pi Wu, to help her son usurp the throne. People at that time referred to this sinister alliance as 'Er Wu Ou'.
Idioms Related to 二五耦
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What does 二五耦 mean?
二五耦 (èr wǔ ǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to collude in evil”.
How do you pronounce 二五耦?
二五耦 is pronounced èr wǔ ǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
Where does 二五耦 come from?
二五耦 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 二五耦?
耦：两人耕地，比喻朋比为奸。比喻狼狈为奸