车笠之盟 — “Alliance of carriage and bamboo hat”
车笠之盟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a sincere and enduring friendship that transcends differences in wealth or social status; a bond between friends that remains unchanged despite changes in their fortunes”. Literally, “Alliance of carriage and bamboo hat”.
车笠之盟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
车笠之盟 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 车笠之盟
The idiom "车笠之盟" (Chē Lì Zhī Méng) originates from an ancient custom in the Su-Yue region, which was known for its simple and honest ways.
When people first formed a friendship, they would build an earthen altar, offer sacrifices like chickens and dogs, and swear an oath to the heavens.
The oath went: "Though you ride in a carriage and I wear a bamboo hat, should we meet again in the future, you will step down from your carriage to greet me; if I walk and you ride a horse, when we meet again, you will dismount."
This ritual expressed their wish that, no matter how their social statuses might change, their humble friendship would remain strong and unforgotten.
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What does 车笠之盟 mean?
车笠之盟 (chē lì zhī méng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a sincere and enduring friendship that transcends differences in wealth or social status; a bond between friends that remains unchanged despite changes in their fortunes”.
How do you pronounce 车笠之盟?
车笠之盟 is pronounced chē lì zhī méng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 车笠之盟 literally mean?
Literally, 车笠之盟 means “Alliance of carriage and bamboo hat”. It is used to mean “a sincere and enduring friendship that transcends differences in wealth or social status; a bond between friends that remains unchanged despite changes in their fortunes”.
Where does 车笠之盟 come from?
车笠之盟 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 车笠之盟?
笠：斗笠。比喻不因为富贵而改变贫贱之交。