生子当如孙仲谋 — “If one is to have a son, he should be like Sun Zhongmou”
生子当如孙仲谋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “If one is to have a son, he should be like Sun Zhongmou”. Used to praise an extraordinary and capable individual, especially a leader who is wise and brave. Literally, “If one bears a son, he should be like Sun Zhongmou”.
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Origin and Story of 生子当如孙仲谋
During the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao led his army to attack Eastern Wu. Sun Quan personally led 70,000 troops to meet the challenge.
After a defeat, Cao Cao encamped on the north bank of the river and refused to fight. Sun Quan took a boat to scout the enemy's situation.
Seeing Sun Quan's army disciplined and orderly, Cao Cao sighed, 'If one is to bear a son, he should be like Sun Zhongmou. As for Liu Biao's sons, they are merely like pigs and dogs.'
After a month-long standoff, Cao Cao withdrew his troops.
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What does 生子当如孙仲谋 mean?
生子当如孙仲谋 (shēng zǐ dāng rú sūn zhòng móu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “If one is to have a son, he should be like Sun Zhongmou”.
How do you pronounce 生子当如孙仲谋?
生子当如孙仲谋 is pronounced shēng zǐ dāng rú sūn zhòng móu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 生子当如孙仲谋 literally mean?
Literally, 生子当如孙仲谋 means “If one bears a son, he should be like Sun Zhongmou”. It is used to mean “If one is to have a son, he should be like Sun Zhongmou”.
Where does 生子当如孙仲谋 come from?
生子当如孙仲谋 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 生子当如孙仲谋?
孙仲谋：三国时吴主孙权。形容智勇双全的英雄人物