割地称臣 — “To cede territory and acknowledge suzerainty”
割地称臣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cede territory and acknowledge suzerainty”. To surrender and submit to a superior power, often at a significant cost or making great concessions. Literally, “Cede land and declare oneself a vassal”.
割地称臣 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 割地称臣 mean?
割地称臣 (gē dì chēng chén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cede territory and acknowledge suzerainty”.
How do you pronounce 割地称臣?
割地称臣 is pronounced gē dì chēng chén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 割地称臣 literally mean?
Literally, 割地称臣 means “Cede land and declare oneself a vassal”. It is used to mean “to cede territory and acknowledge suzerainty”.
What is the Chinese definition of 割地称臣?
割让土地，臣服于对方。