列土分茅 — “To be enfeoffed as a feudal lord”
列土分茅 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be enfeoffed as a feudal lord”. To be granted territory and title. Literally, “granting land and allocating mao grass”.
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那位有功之臣，最终被君主列土分茅，成为了封地的主人。
The meritorious official was ultimately enfeoffed by the monarch, becoming the master of his own territory.
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What does 列土分茅 mean?
列土分茅 (liè tǔ fēn máo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be enfeoffed as a feudal lord”.
How do you pronounce 列土分茅?
列土分茅 is pronounced liè tǔ fēn máo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 列土分茅 literally mean?
Literally, 列土分茅 means “granting land and allocating mao grass”. It is used to mean “to be enfeoffed as a feudal lord”.
What is the Chinese definition of 列土分茅?
指受封为诸侯。古代天子分封诸侯时，用白茅裹着社坛上的泥土授予被封者，象征土地和权力，称为“列土分茅”。