How do you pronounce 披肝沥胆?

披肝沥胆 is pronounced pī gān lì dǎn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 披肝沥胆 literally mean?

Literally, 披肝沥胆 means “to expose one's liver and pour out one's gall”. It is used to mean “to show utmost sincerity and loyalty”.

Where does 披肝沥胆 come from?

披肝沥胆 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 披肝沥胆?

披：披露；沥：往下滴。比喻真心相见，倾吐心里话。也形容非常忠诚。

披肝沥胆 — “To show utmost sincerity and loyalty”

披肝沥胆 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show utmost sincerity and loyalty”. To pour out one's heart without reservation. Literally, “To expose one's liver and pour out one's gall”.

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披肝沥胆 Pronunciation and Pinyin

披pī
肝gān
沥lì
胆dǎn

披肝沥胆 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
披	pī	8	drape over shoulders
肝	gān	7	liver
沥	lì	7	drip, strain, or pour out
胆	dǎn	9	gallbladder, courage, liner

Example Sentence with 披肝沥胆

这位研究员在项目中披肝沥胆，付出了所有的精力和智慧。

This researcher showed utmost dedication and sincerity in the project, investing all their energy and wisdom.

Origin and Story of 披肝沥胆

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao led a 200,000-strong army to besiege Liu Bei in Xuzhou. Liu Bei was defeated and sought refuge with Yuan Shao.

Guan Yu, along with Liu Bei's two wives, was trapped in Cao Cao's camp. Guan Yu helped Cao Cao by slaying Yuan Shao's famous generals, Yan Liang and Wen Chou.

Enraged, Yuan Shao wanted to kill Liu Bei. Liu Bei wrote a letter to Guan Yu. Guan Yu replied, vowing to serve Liu Bei with utmost loyalty and sincerity (披肝沥胆).

Subsequently, he passed through five checkpoints and slew six generals to return to Liu Bei's side.

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Questions about 披肝沥胆

What does 披肝沥胆 mean?: 披肝沥胆 (pī gān lì dǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show utmost sincerity and loyalty”.
How do you pronounce 披肝沥胆?: 披肝沥胆 is pronounced pī gān lì dǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 披肝沥胆 literally mean?: Literally, 披肝沥胆 means “to expose one's liver and pour out one's gall”. It is used to mean “to show utmost sincerity and loyalty”.
Where does 披肝沥胆 come from?: 披肝沥胆 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 披肝沥胆?: 披：披露；沥：往下滴。比喻真心相见，倾吐心里话。也形容非常忠诚。

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