西市朝衣 — “Refers to a loyal official being unjustly executed”
西市朝衣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a loyal official being unjustly executed”. Often under false accusations, symbolizing a tragic fate. Literally, “Court robes at Xishi”.
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西市朝衣 Pronunciation and Pinyin
西市朝衣 Character Breakdown
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那位正直的学者，因坚持己见，最终落得个西市朝衣的悲惨下场，令人扼腕。
That upright scholar, for adhering to his convictions, ultimately suffered a tragic fate akin to 'court robes at Xishi', which is profoundly regrettable.
Idioms Related to 西市朝衣
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- xī西hé河zhī之tòng痛profound grief over loss of son
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What does 西市朝衣 mean?
西市朝衣 (xī shì cháo yī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a loyal official being unjustly executed”.
How do you pronounce 西市朝衣?
西市朝衣 is pronounced xī shì cháo yī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 西市朝衣 literally mean?
Literally, 西市朝衣 means “Court robes at Xishi”. It is used to mean “refers to a loyal official being unjustly executed”.
What is the Chinese definition of 西市朝衣?
西市：北京菜市口刑场；朝衣：官员上朝的衣服。比喻忠臣被冤杀