包胥之哭 — Chinese Idiom
包胥之哭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “referring to a situation where one earnestly and persistently pleads for help from an external party or ally, often in a desperate plight”.
包胥之哭 Pronunciation and Pinyin
包胥之哭 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 包胥之哭
During the Spring and Autumn period, various feudal states were in constant warfare. The State of Wu attacked the State of Chu, leading to a great defeat for Chu.
Shen Baoxu, a minister of Chu, traveled to the State of Qin to seek help. Duke Ai of Qin was hesitant and delayed sending troops to assist Chu.
Shen Baoxu then 'leaned against the palace wall and wept, day and night without ceasing, not taking a single sip of water.' He cried for seven days and seven nights, deeply moving Duke Ai of Qin, who then agreed to dispatch troops to rescue Chu.
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Synonyms of 包胥之哭
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- bāo包jǔ举yǔ宇nèi内dominate the entire world
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- bāo包dǎ打tiān天xià下take on all tasks oneself
- bāo包lǎn揽cí词sòng讼solicit and undertake lawsuits for gain
- bāo包luó罗wàn万yǒu有all-encompassing
- bāo包luó罗wàn万xiàng象all-encompassing and comprehensive
- bāo包xiū羞rěn忍chǐ耻endure shame and humiliation
- bāo包xiū羞rěn忍rǔ辱endure humiliation and disgrace patiently
- bāo包ér而bù不bàn办monopolize a task without doing it
- bāo包cáng藏jiān奸xīn心harbor malicious intentions
- bāo包cáng藏huò祸xīn心harbor evil intentions
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Open the tool →Questions about 包胥之哭
What does 包胥之哭 mean?
包胥之哭 (bāo xū zhī kū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “referring to a situation where one earnestly and persistently pleads for help from an external party or ally, often in a desperate plight”.
How do you pronounce 包胥之哭?
包胥之哭 is pronounced bāo xū zhī kū in Mandarin Chinese.
Where does 包胥之哭 come from?
包胥之哭 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 包胥之哭?
包胥：春秋时楚国大臣申包胥。比喻到别国哀求援兵