兄肥弟瘦 — “Describes the profound love and self-sacrifice between brothers”
兄肥弟瘦 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes the profound love and self-sacrifice between brothers”. Where each is willing to face danger and even death for the other. Literally, “Elder brother fat, younger brother thin”.
兄肥弟瘦 Pronunciation and Pinyin
兄肥弟瘦 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 兄肥弟瘦
During the late Han Dynasty, the world was in great chaos, with famine rampant and people resorting to cannibalism. Once, Zhao Li, Zhao Xiao's younger brother, was captured by bandits and was about to be eaten.
Zhao Xiao bound himself and went to the bandits, saying that Zhao Li was too thin, and that he himself was fatter and could provide them with more to eat. The bandits were deeply surprised and released both brothers.
Idioms Related to 兄肥弟瘦
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- xiōng兄yǒu友dì弟gōng恭brothers loving and respectful
- xiōng兄dì弟shēn参shāng商brothers at odds like stars
- xiōng兄dì弟kǒng孔huái怀Brothers cherish and long for each other
- xiōng兄dì弟yí怡yí怡brothers harmonious and affectionate
- xiōng兄dì弟shǒu手zú足as close as brothers
- xiōng兄dì弟xì阋yú于qiáng墙Brothers quarrel within, unite against outsiders
- xiōng兄dì弟xì阋yú于qiáng墙，，wài外yù御qí其wǔ侮Unite against external threats despite internal disputes
- xiōng兄dì弟xì阋qiáng墙Internal conflict among close associates
- xiōng兄dì弟xì阋qiáng墙，，wài外yù御qí其wǔ侮Internal strife, external unity
- xiōng兄sǐ死dì弟jí及younger brother succeeds elder brother
- xiōng兄zhōng终dì弟jí及younger brother succeeds elder brother
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Open the tool →Questions about 兄肥弟瘦
What does 兄肥弟瘦 mean?
兄肥弟瘦 (xiōng féi dì shòu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes the profound love and self-sacrifice between brothers”.
How do you pronounce 兄肥弟瘦?
兄肥弟瘦 is pronounced xiōng féi dì shòu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 兄肥弟瘦 literally mean?
Literally, 兄肥弟瘦 means “Elder brother fat, younger brother thin”. It is used to mean “describes the profound love and self-sacrifice between brothers”.
Where does 兄肥弟瘦 come from?
兄肥弟瘦 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 兄肥弟瘦?
旧喻兄弟相爱，临难争死。