扑杀此獠 — “Strike down this villain”
扑杀此獠 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to express extreme hatred and the fervent desire to eliminate a despicable person or villain”. Literally, “Strike down this villain”.
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Origin and Story of 扑杀此獠
During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Gaozong intended to depose his empress and enthrone Consort Wu.
Chancellor Chu Suiliang vehemently objected, arguing that Consort Wu had previously served Emperor Taizong, Gaozong's father, and making her empress would be a scandal in the eyes of the people. He then requested to retire to his hometown.
Enraged, Emperor Gaozong ordered Chu Suiliang to be dragged out. From behind a curtain, Consort Wu emerged and fiercely demanded, "Strike down this villain!" (扑杀此獠), wishing for Chu Suiliang to be killed.
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What does 扑杀此獠 mean?
扑杀此獠 (pū shā cǐ liáo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to express extreme hatred and the fervent desire to eliminate a despicable person or villain”.
How do you pronounce 扑杀此獠?
扑杀此獠 is pronounced pū shā cǐ liáo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 扑杀此獠 literally mean?
Literally, 扑杀此獠 means “Strike down this villain”. It is used to mean “to express extreme hatred and the fervent desire to eliminate a despicable person or villain”.
Where does 扑杀此獠 come from?
扑杀此獠 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 扑杀此獠?
扑杀：打死；獠：古时骂人的话。打死这个坏家伙。形容对某人憎恨之极。