血化为碧 — “Refers to blood shed for a righteous cause or”
血化为碧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to blood shed for a righteous cause or”. Metaphorically, to profound sincerity, unwavering loyalty, and integrity so strong it has an enduring, precious quality. It implies that true devotion or sacrifice leaves a lasting legacy. Literally, “Blood turns into jade”.
血化为碧 Pronunciation and Pinyin
血化为碧 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 血化为碧
During the Zhou Dynasty, Chang Hong, a high official under Duke Liu Wengong, was known for his lifelong loyalty to the court, his unwavering integrity, and his noble spirit.
Due to his uprightness, he offended powerful figures at court and was unjustly executed by the Zhou people.
Legend has it that at the time of his death, some admirers collected his blood and stored it.
Three years later, these dried blood clots all transformed into jade.
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- xuè血xìng性nán男ér儿a man of courage and integrity
- xuè血zhàn战dào到dǐ底fight to the bitter end
- xuè血rǎn染shā沙chǎng场Die bravely on the battlefield
- xuè血qì气zhī之yǒng勇impetuous courage
- xuè血qì气fāng方gāng刚full of youthful vigor
- xuè血qì气fāng方zhuàng壮full of youthful vigor
- xuè血qì气fāng方shèng盛full of youthful vigor
- xuè血qì气wèi未dòng动In good health and vitality
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Open the tool →Questions about 血化为碧
What does 血化为碧 mean?
血化为碧 (xuè huà wèi bì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to blood shed for a righteous cause or”.
How do you pronounce 血化为碧?
血化为碧 is pronounced xuè huà wèi bì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 血化为碧 literally mean?
Literally, 血化为碧 means “Blood turns into jade”. It is used to mean “refers to blood shed for a righteous cause or”.
Where does 血化为碧 come from?
血化为碧 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 血化为碧?
碧：碧玉。人死后血液凝固为碧玉。形容为正义而流的鲜血。比喻人的精诚所至