股肱之臣 — “An indispensable and trusted aide or assistant”
股肱之臣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an indispensable and trusted aide or assistant”. A right-hand man, likened to the crucial limbs (thighs and arms) that support and enable the body. Literally, “Thigh-and-arm official”.
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What does 股肱之臣 mean?
股肱之臣 (gǔ gōng zhī chén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an indispensable and trusted aide or assistant”.
How do you pronounce 股肱之臣?
股肱之臣 is pronounced gǔ gōng zhī chén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 股肱之臣 literally mean?
Literally, 股肱之臣 means “Thigh-and-arm official”. It is used to mean “an indispensable and trusted aide or assistant”.
What is the Chinese definition of 股肱之臣?
股：大腿；肱：手臂从肘到腕的部分。指辅佐帝王的重臣。比喻得力助手与亲信