瞋目裂眦 — “To glare with extreme fury, eyes wide open as if bursting with rage”
瞋目裂眦 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to glare with extreme fury, eyes wide open as if bursting with rage”. Literally, “Glare with eyes wide open, as if the corners are splitting”.
瞋目裂眦 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 瞋目裂眦
During the late Warring States period, Prince Dan of Yan, having escaped from Qin, sought out valiant warriors Jing Ke and Gao Jianli. He entreated them to assassinate King Ying Zheng of Qin.
With all preparations made, Prince Dan, along with his retinue dressed in white, escorted them to the Yishui River.
Gao Jianli played the zhù (a stringed instrument), while Jing Ke sang loudly: "The wind sighs mournfully by the icy Yishui River, a brave man departs and will never return!" All who heard him were filled with intense emotion, their eyes wide open in furious determination, brimming with fervent spirit.
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Open the tool →Questions about 瞋目裂眦
What does 瞋目裂眦 mean?
瞋目裂眦 (chēn mù liè zì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to glare with extreme fury, eyes wide open as if bursting with rage”.
How do you pronounce 瞋目裂眦?
瞋目裂眦 is pronounced chēn mù liè zì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 瞋目裂眦 literally mean?
Literally, 瞋目裂眦 means “Glare with eyes wide open, as if the corners are splitting”. It is used to mean “to glare with extreme fury, eyes wide open as if bursting with rage”.
Where does 瞋目裂眦 come from?
瞋目裂眦 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 瞋目裂眦?
愤怒地睁大眼睛，显出盛怒的模样