逼上梁山 — “Forced to go up Mount Liang”
逼上梁山 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be driven to desperate straits and forced to take drastic action or join a group, often against one's initial wishes; to be compelled to make a stand”. Literally, “Forced to go up Mount Liang”.
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Origin and Story of 逼上梁山
The classical novel "Water Margin" vividly portrays a peasant uprising during the late Song Dynasty. Many of the rebel leaders featured in the story were driven to desperate situations by the corrupt government before ultimately seeking refuge at Mount Liang, their rebel stronghold.
Among them was Lin Chong, a master of martial arts and a man of integrity, who initially served as an instructor for the Imperial Guards.
However, Gao Qiu's son, a powerful official, repeatedly conspired against Lin Chong to steal his wife, even sending assassins after him.
Having endured beyond his limit, Lin Chong killed those who came to take his life. Subsequently, he learned of his wife's suicide.
With all other paths closed off, he was left with no choice but to join the rebels at Mount Liang.
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What does 逼上梁山 mean?
逼上梁山 (bī shàng liáng shān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be driven to desperate straits and forced to take drastic action or join a group, often against one's initial wishes; to be compelled to make a stand”.
How do you pronounce 逼上梁山?
逼上梁山 is pronounced bī shàng liáng shān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 逼上梁山 literally mean?
Literally, 逼上梁山 means “Forced to go up Mount Liang”. It is used to mean “to be driven to desperate straits and forced to take drastic action or join a group, often against one's initial wishes; to be compelled to make a stand”.
Where does 逼上梁山 come from?
逼上梁山 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to modern Chinese. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 逼上梁山?
比喻被迫起来反抗。现也比喻被迫采取某种行动。