淮南鸡犬 — “Huainan chickens and dogs”
淮南鸡犬 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “People who gain power or status by being associated with an influential person; humble followers who rise along with their powerful master”. Literally, “Huainan chickens and dogs”.
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Origin and Story of 淮南鸡犬
Liu An, the King of Huainan and a grandson of Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang of the Han Dynasty, was a devout follower of Taoism. In his quest for eternal life, he sought out the Eight Immortals and, following their instructions, began refining an elixir of immortality.
Once the elixir was complete, Liu An consumed it and felt himself lightly float upwards, ascending to the heavens. The chickens and dogs in his courtyard, scrambling to eat the leftover elixir, also miraculously flew up to the sky and became immortals.
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What does 淮南鸡犬 mean?
淮南鸡犬 (huái nán jī quǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “People who gain power or status by being associated with an influential person; humble followers who rise along with their powerful master”.
How do you pronounce 淮南鸡犬?
淮南鸡犬 is pronounced huái nán jī quǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 淮南鸡犬 literally mean?
Literally, 淮南鸡犬 means “Huainan chickens and dogs”. It is used to mean “People who gain power or status by being associated with an influential person; humble followers who rise along with their powerful master”.
Where does 淮南鸡犬 come from?
淮南鸡犬 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 淮南鸡犬?
淮南王的鸡和狗。比喻投靠别人而得势的人。