伯俞泣杖 — “Bo Yu Weeps at the Rod”
伯俞泣杖 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Bo Yu weeping at the rod refers to a son's profound filial piety and deep self-reproach, realizing his aged mother's strength has diminished to the point where her chastisement no longer causes him pain, feeling guilty for causing her worry”. Literally, “Bo Yu Weeps at the Rod”.
伯俞泣杖 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 伯俞泣杖
It is said that in ancient times, Bo Yu, a renowned filial son, made a mistake. His mother used a staff to chastise him. Bo Yu wept, which his mother found peculiar, and she asked him why he was crying.
He replied, "Previously, when you hit me for my mistakes, I would feel pain. But now you are old and can no longer hit me hard enough to make me feel pain. It is my fault; I still cause my aged mother to worry about me, and I feel deeply ashamed in my heart."
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What does 伯俞泣杖 mean?
伯俞泣杖 (bó yú qì zhàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Bo Yu weeping at the rod refers to a son's profound filial piety and deep self-reproach, realizing his aged mother's strength has diminished to the point where her chastisement no longer causes him pain, feeling guilty for causing her worry”.
How do you pronounce 伯俞泣杖?
伯俞泣杖 is pronounced bó yú qì zhàng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 伯俞泣杖 literally mean?
Literally, 伯俞泣杖 means “Bo Yu Weeps at the Rod”. It is used to mean “Bo Yu weeping at the rod refers to a son's profound filial piety and deep self-reproach, realizing his aged mother's strength has diminished to the point where her chastisement no longer causes him pain, feeling guilty for causing her worry”.
Where does 伯俞泣杖 come from?
伯俞泣杖 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 伯俞泣杖?
伯俞：古代孝子名。形容对父母极为孝顺