范张鸡黍 — “A profound and loyal friendship”
范张鸡黍 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a profound and loyal friendship”. Characterized by deep trust and the keeping of promises, often symbolized by a reunion after a long separation.
范张鸡黍 Pronunciation and Pinyin
范张鸡黍 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 范张鸡黍
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Fan Shi from Jinxiang, Shanyang, and Zhang Shao from Runan were classmates at the Imperial Academy in Luoyang. They developed a very close friendship. After graduation, Fan Shi promised to visit Zhang Shao's home two years later on the 15th day of the ninth lunar month.
When the appointed day arrived, Zhang Shao, trusting his friend, slaughtered a chicken and cooked millet to prepare for his guest. True to his word, Fan Shi traveled hundreds of li to arrive at Zhang Shao's doorstep, deeply moving Zhang's family.
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What does 范张鸡黍 mean?
范张鸡黍 (fàn zhāng jī shǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a profound and loyal friendship”.
How do you pronounce 范张鸡黍?
范张鸡黍 is pronounced fàn zhāng jī shǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
Where does 范张鸡黍 come from?
范张鸡黍 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 范张鸡黍?
范：范式；张：张劭；鸡：禽类；黍：草本植物，指黍子。范式、张劭一起喝酒食鸡。比喻朋友之间含义与深情。