伯道无儿 — “Baidao has no son”
伯道无儿 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an idiom used to express sorrow or regret for someone who has no children or male heir, often with a sense of unfairness or pity regarding their fate”. Literally, “Baidao has no son”.
伯道无儿 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 伯道无儿
During the Jin Dynasty, Deng You, whose courtesy name was Baidao, was from Xiangling. To escape wartime chaos, he fled with his own son and his nephew.
In a moment of extreme danger, he sacrificed his own son to save his nephew.
Later, he remained childless for the rest of his life. Many people at the time were moved by his sacrifice and regretfully remarked, 'Heaven is unknowing, leaving Deng Baidao without a son.'
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What does 伯道无儿 mean?
伯道无儿 (bó dào wú ér) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an idiom used to express sorrow or regret for someone who has no children or male heir, often with a sense of unfairness or pity regarding their fate”.
How do you pronounce 伯道无儿?
伯道无儿 is pronounced bó dào wú ér in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 伯道无儿 literally mean?
Literally, 伯道无儿 means “Baidao has no son”. It is used to mean “an idiom used to express sorrow or regret for someone who has no children or male heir, often with a sense of unfairness or pity regarding their fate”.
Where does 伯道无儿 come from?
伯道无儿 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 伯道无儿?
伯道：邓伯道。旧时对他人无子的叹息。