割臂盟公 — “To make a solemn pledge or secret engagement”
割臂盟公 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a solemn pledge or secret engagement”. Historically symbolized by an act of self-harm like cutting one's arm. Literally, “Cut arm, pledge with duke”.
割臂盟公 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 割臂盟公 mean?
割臂盟公 (gē bì méng gōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a solemn pledge or secret engagement”.
How do you pronounce 割臂盟公?
割臂盟公 is pronounced gē bì méng gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 割臂盟公 literally mean?
Literally, 割臂盟公 means “Cut arm, pledge with duke”. It is used to mean “to make a solemn pledge or secret engagement”.
What is the Chinese definition of 割臂盟公?
割臂：刺破胳臂；盟：盟约。原指春秋战国时鲁庄公与孟任割破胳臂，订下婚约。后泛指用割破手臂立誓宁约（指男女秘订婚约）。