瞋目案剑 — “To glare fiercely with wide-open eyes while gripping a sword”
瞋目案剑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to glare fiercely with wide-open eyes while gripping a sword”. To look furious and menacing, ready to fight. Literally, “To glare with widened eyes and grasp a sword”.
瞋目案剑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 瞋目案剑
During the late Qin Dynasty, Liu Bang was based in Chenliu County. A local scholar named Li Yiji, known for his extraordinary talent, sought to join Liu Bang.
However, Liu Bang, dismissive of Confucian scholars, initially refused to grant him an audience. Greatly angered, Li Yiji glared fiercely, his eyes wide, and gripped his sword, declaring to the attendant that he was a 'Gao Yang wine-drinker' (a term for a free-spirited, uninhibited person).
Upon hearing this, Liu Bang immediately changed his mind and met with Li Yiji.
Subsequently, Li Yiji became one of Liu Bang's most valuable strategists, providing crucial advice that helped Liu Bang unify the empire.
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What does 瞋目案剑 mean?
瞋目案剑 (chēn mù àn jiàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to glare fiercely with wide-open eyes while gripping a sword”.
How do you pronounce 瞋目案剑?
瞋目案剑 is pronounced chēn mù àn jiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 瞋目案剑 literally mean?
Literally, 瞋目案剑 means “to glare with widened eyes and grasp a sword”. It is used to mean “to glare fiercely with wide-open eyes while gripping a sword”.
Where does 瞋目案剑 come from?
瞋目案剑 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 瞋目案剑?
瞋目：瞪大眼睛；案：通“按”，握住。瞪圆双眼，握着宝剑。形容带剑者怒目圆睁的样子