落阱下石 — “To fall into a trap and throw stones”
落阱下石 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attack or harm someone when they are already in a vulnerable or difficult situation; to add insult to injury”. Literally, “To fall into a trap and throw stones”.
落阱下石 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 落阱下石
During the Tang Dynasty, Liu Zongyuan, a Censor Grandee, was demoted to the governor of Liuzhou due to his past errors. He eventually died in Liuzhou, feeling dejected and unfulfilled.
Han Yu, a renowned literary figure and a close friend, was indignant at the petty individuals who had slandered Liu Zongyuan with malicious gossip. To express his outrage and seek justice for his friend, Han Yu composed an epitaph that profoundly exposed those who had taken advantage of Liu Zongyuan's misfortune to inflict further harm. He also used this opportunity to warn the world to be wary of those who, despite outwardly swearing sincerity and openness, would betray or harm others in times of difficulty, much like throwing stones at someone already in a trap.
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More idioms starting with 落
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Open the tool →Questions about 落阱下石
What does 落阱下石 mean?
落阱下石 (luò jǐng xià shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attack or harm someone when they are already in a vulnerable or difficult situation; to add insult to injury”.
How do you pronounce 落阱下石?
落阱下石 is pronounced luò jǐng xià shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 落阱下石 literally mean?
Literally, 落阱下石 means “to fall into a trap and throw stones”. It is used to mean “to attack or harm someone when they are already in a vulnerable or difficult situation; to add insult to injury”.
Where does 落阱下石 come from?
落阱下石 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 落阱下石?
比喻乘人有危难时加以陷害。同“落井下石”。