fēn分lù路yáng扬biāo镳
To part ways and pursue separate paths, often due to differing goals, ideas, or circumstances.
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Ancient
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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.'