奋袂而起 — “To rise decisively and vigorously”
奋袂而起 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to rise decisively and vigorously”. Ready for action or to express strong emotion like anger or excitement. Literally, “Shake one's sleeves and stand up”.
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Origin and Story of 奋袂而起
During the Spring and Autumn period, King Mu of Chu allied with the states of Chen, Zheng, and Cai to launch an offensive against the state of Song. Duke Zhao of Song, left with no option, surrendered. King Mu of Chu then arrogantly commanded Duke Zhao of Song to carry out various tasks.
After King Mu of Chu passed away, King Zhuang of Chu succeeded him. He dispatched his minister, Shen Zhou, to the state of Qi, instructing him specifically not to request passage through Song territory. Nevertheless, the state of Song executed Shen Zhou.
Upon hearing this, King Zhuang of Chu was seized by such fury that his entire body trembled. He then decisively rose, shaking his sleeves, and immediately mustered his army to retaliate against Song.
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More idioms starting with 奋
- fèn奋bù不lǜ虑shēn身rush forward heedless of one's safety
- fèn奋bù不gù顾mìng命struggle bravely at the risk of one's life
- fèn奋bù不gù顾shēng生strive regardless of personal safety
- fèn奋bù不gù顾shēn身act courageously, disregard personal safety
- fèn奋yǒng勇zhēng争xiān先strive to be first
- fèn奋yǒng勇qián前jìn进forge ahead valiantly
- fèn奋yǒng勇xiàng向qián前advance bravely and vigorously
- fèn奋yǒng勇dāng当xiān先Strive bravely to be first
- fèn奋yǒng勇zhí直qián前forge ahead with courage
- fèn奋fā发xiàng向shàng上strive for progress
- fèn奋fā发tú图qiáng强strive for prosperity and strength
- fèn奋fā发yǒu有wéi为strive for achievement
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What does 奋袂而起 mean?
奋袂而起 (fèn mèi ér qǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to rise decisively and vigorously”.
How do you pronounce 奋袂而起?
奋袂而起 is pronounced fèn mèi ér qǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 奋袂而起 literally mean?
Literally, 奋袂而起 means “Shake one's sleeves and stand up”. It is used to mean “to rise decisively and vigorously”.
Where does 奋袂而起 come from?
奋袂而起 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 奋袂而起?
奋袂：挥袖。袖子一挥站起来。形容奋然而起。