白马素车 — “Refers to a spectral procession of white horses and plain chariots”
白马素车 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a spectral procession of white horses and plain chariots”. Specifically associated with the legend of Wu Zixu's ghost riding the powerful Qiantang River tide, thus symbolizing a magnificent and awe-inspiring natural phenomenon. Literally, “White horse, plain chariot”.
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Origin and Story of 白马素车
During the Spring and Autumn period, King Fuchai of Wu disregarded Wu Zixu's advice and made peace with King Goujian of Yue. King Fuchai also listened to slanderous remarks, bestowed a sword upon Wu Zixu, ordering him to commit suicide, and then cast his body into the river.
From then on, the river's waves became turbulent, surging from Haimen Mountain, rolling past Qiantang Yupu before their intensity subsided. It was said that Wu Zixu could sometimes be seen, morning or evening, riding white horses and a plain chariot atop the surging tide.
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What does 白马素车 mean?
白马素车 (bái mǎ sù chē) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a spectral procession of white horses and plain chariots”.
How do you pronounce 白马素车?
白马素车 is pronounced bái mǎ sù chē in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 白马素车 literally mean?
Literally, 白马素车 means “White horse, plain chariot”. It is used to mean “refers to a spectral procession of white horses and plain chariots”.
Where does 白马素车 come from?
白马素车 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 白马素车?
素车：白色丧车。驾白马，乘素车。传说伍子胥被害后化作涛神乘白马素车来往于江水里。指钱塘江潮