分路扬镳 — “To part ways and pursue separate paths”
分路扬镳 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to part ways and pursue separate paths”. Often due to differing goals, ideas, or circumstances. Literally, “Part ways and spur horses”.
分路扬镳 Pronunciation and Pinyin
分路扬镳 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 分路扬镳
During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Emperor Xiaowen moved his capital to Luoyang. One day, Yuan Zhi, a county official of Luoyang, encountered Li Biao, the Imperial Censor, on the road.
Both officials believed their rank was superior and refused to give way to the other.
They went to Emperor Xiaowen to settle the dispute.
The Emperor, amused by their stubbornness, said, 'Luoyang is my capital. You two should separate your paths and spur your horses. Each of you go your own way.'
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Synonyms of 分路扬镳
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What does 分路扬镳 mean?
分路扬镳 (fēn lù yáng biāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to part ways and pursue separate paths”.
How do you pronounce 分路扬镳?
分路扬镳 is pronounced fēn lù yáng biāo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 分路扬镳 literally mean?
Literally, 分路扬镳 means “Part ways and spur horses”. It is used to mean “to part ways and pursue separate paths”.
Where does 分路扬镳 come from?
分路扬镳 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 分路扬镳?
扬镳：指驱马前进。分路而行。比喻目标不同，各走各的路或各干各的事。