避君三舍 — “To retreat ninety li (three she)”
避君三舍 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to yield or make a strategic concession, often to show respect, avoid direct confrontation, or gain an advantage later; to give way”. Literally, “to retreat ninety li (three she)”.
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Origin and Story of 避君三舍
During the Spring and Autumn period, there was civil strife in the State of Jin, and Chong'er, son of Duke Xian of Jin, fled to the State of Chu. King Cheng of Chu offered him refuge and treated him kindly. Chong'er promised that if Jin and Chu ever engaged in war, the Jin army would retreat ninety li (three 'she', where one 'she' equals thirty li) as a gesture of gratitude.
Later, with the assistance of Duke Mu of Qin, Chong'er successfully returned to Jin and became its ruler.
When Jin supported the State of Song, it led to a conflict with Chu. The two armies eventually met at Chengpu. Chong'er remembered his promise and ordered his troops to retreat ninety li, thereby luring the enemy deeper and ultimately achieving a great victory.
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What does 避君三舍 mean?
避君三舍 (bì jūn sān shě) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to yield or make a strategic concession, often to show respect, avoid direct confrontation, or gain an advantage later; to give way”.
How do you pronounce 避君三舍?
避君三舍 is pronounced bì jūn sān shě in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 避君三舍 literally mean?
Literally, 避君三舍 means “to retreat ninety li (three she)”. It is used to mean “to yield or make a strategic concession, often to show respect, avoid direct confrontation, or gain an advantage later; to give way”.
Where does 避君三舍 come from?
避君三舍 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 避君三舍?
指退让和回避。一舍：三十里。