青鸟传音 — “A messenger delivering a message”
青鸟传音 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a messenger delivering a message”. Often implying a special or distant communication, or news conveyed by an envoy. Literally, “Blue bird transmits a message”.
青鸟传音 Pronunciation and Pinyin
青鸟传音 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 青鸟传音
During the Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Wu, in his later years, became exceptionally superstitious, always hoping to achieve immortality. He held great reverence for deities.
He often fasted and meditated quietly in the Chenghua Palace. One day, he saw two blue birds flying in the sky, circling the grand hall.
He asked Dongfang Shuo about them, and Dongfang Shuo informed him that these were the blue bird messengers of the Queen Mother of the West. This made the Emperor even more devout in his worship of the gods.
Idioms Related to 青鸟传音
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Open the tool →Questions about 青鸟传音
What does 青鸟传音 mean?
青鸟传音 (qīng niǎo chuán yīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a messenger delivering a message”.
How do you pronounce 青鸟传音?
青鸟传音 is pronounced qīng niǎo chuán yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 青鸟传音 literally mean?
Literally, 青鸟传音 means “Blue bird transmits a message”. It is used to mean “a messenger delivering a message”.
Where does 青鸟传音 come from?
青鸟传音 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 青鸟传音?
青鸟：传说中西王母娘娘的神鸟。指使者传递信息