一龙一猪 — “One dragon, one pig”
一龙一猪 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to two people who, starting from similar circumstances, end up vastly different in their achievements, abilities, or potential; one becomes outstanding and brilliant, like a dragon, while the other remains mediocre, dull, or incapable, like a pig”. Literally, “one dragon, one pig”.
一龙一猪 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一龙一猪 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 一龙一猪
The Tang Dynasty writer Han Yu wrote a poem to encourage his son, Han Fu, to study diligently.
In the poem, he described two families, each with a son. The boys looked very similar and often played together.
However, around the age of 12, differences gradually became apparent between them.
By the age of 30, one had achieved great success, like a dragon that could summon wind and rain, while the other was like a clumsy and incapable pig, a stark contrast indeed.
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Synonyms of 一龙一猪
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Open the tool →Questions about 一龙一猪
What does 一龙一猪 mean?
一龙一猪 (yī lóng yī zhū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to two people who, starting from similar circumstances, end up vastly different in their achievements, abilities, or potential; one becomes outstanding and brilliant, like a dragon, while the other remains mediocre, dull, or incapable, like a pig”.
How do you pronounce 一龙一猪?
一龙一猪 is pronounced yī lóng yī zhū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一龙一猪 literally mean?
Literally, 一龙一猪 means “one dragon, one pig”. It is used to mean “refers to two people who, starting from similar circumstances, end up vastly different in their achievements, abilities, or potential; one becomes outstanding and brilliant, like a dragon, while the other remains mediocre, dull, or incapable, like a pig”.
Where does 一龙一猪 come from?
一龙一猪 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 一龙一猪?
一是龙，一是猪。比喻同时的两个人，高下判别极大。