鹤吊陶母 — “To mourn deeply and respectfully”
鹤吊陶母 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to mourn deeply and respectfully”. Often in a profound or exceptional manner, referencing a legend where cranes paid respects to Tao Kan's deceased mother. Literally, “Cranes mourn Tao Mu”.
鹤吊陶母 Pronunciation and Pinyin
鹤吊陶母 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 鹤吊陶母
During the Jin Dynasty, Fan Kui, a filial and incorruptible official, was on his way to the capital for his new post when he passed by Tao Kan's home. Tao Kan's mother cut off her long hair and sold it to afford hospitality for the guest, which deeply moved Fan Kui. Impressed, he recommended Tao Kan to become the governor of Guangzhou.
After Tao Kan assumed office, he was extremely filial to his mother. When his mother passed away, Tao Kan kept vigil by her tomb. He saw two brightly dressed figures come to pay their respects. He secretly observed them, and they transformed into cranes and soared into the sky.
Idioms Related to 鹤吊陶母
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- hè鹤fà发tóng童yán颜elderly with youthful looks
- hè鹤fà发jī鸡pí皮white hair and wrinkled skin
- hè鹤lì唳huá华tíng亭Nostalgia for the past, regret over life's turns
- hè鹤lì唳yuán猿shēng声desolate cries of cranes and monkeys
- hè鹤lì唳fēng风shēng声overly suspicious due to panic
- hè鹤kùn困jī鸡qún群talented person trapped among mediocrity
- hè鹤chǔ处jī鸡qún群a crane among chickens
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Open the tool →Questions about 鹤吊陶母
What does 鹤吊陶母 mean?
鹤吊陶母 (hè diào táo mǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to mourn deeply and respectfully”.
How do you pronounce 鹤吊陶母?
鹤吊陶母 is pronounced hè diào táo mǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鹤吊陶母 literally mean?
Literally, 鹤吊陶母 means “Cranes mourn Tao Mu”. It is used to mean “to mourn deeply and respectfully”.
Where does 鹤吊陶母 come from?
鹤吊陶母 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 鹤吊陶母?
白鹤吊唁陶侃之母。指吊丧