歃血为盟 — “To swear an oath of alliance by ritualistically partaking in blood”
歃血为盟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to swear an oath of alliance by ritualistically partaking in blood”. To make a solemn pledge or pact. Literally, “Smear blood to make an alliance”.
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What does 歃血为盟 mean?
歃血为盟 (shà xuè wéi méng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to swear an oath of alliance by ritualistically partaking in blood”.
How do you pronounce 歃血为盟?
歃血为盟 is pronounced shà xuè wéi méng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 歃血为盟 literally mean?
Literally, 歃血为盟 means “Smear blood to make an alliance”. It is used to mean “to swear an oath of alliance by ritualistically partaking in blood”.
What is the Chinese definition of 歃血为盟?
歃血：古代会盟，把牲畜的血涂在嘴唇上，表示诚意；盟：宣誓缔约。。泛指发誓订盟。