管鲍分金 — “Guan and Bao Dividing Gold”
管鲍分金 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a profound and intimate friendship characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and selflessness, often referring to friends who support each other unreservedly, even in financial matters”. Literally, “Guan and Bao Dividing Gold”.
管鲍分金 Pronunciation and Pinyin
管鲍分金 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 管鲍分金
During the Spring and Autumn period, Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya of the State of Qi shared an exceptionally close relationship.
When they were young, they often went into business together. Bao Shuya would always contribute more capital but take less profit, knowing that Guan Zhong was poor and willingly helped his impoverished friend.
After Duke Huan of Qi ascended the throne, Bao Shuya recommended Guan Zhong for the position of prime minister, deferring the role to him.
Guan Zhong famously said, 'Only Bao Shuya truly understands me.'
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Synonyms of 管鲍分金
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- guǎn管kuī窥zhī之jiàn见a narrow and superficial view
- guǎn管kuī窥zhī之shuō说a narrow and biased view
- guǎn管kuī窥kuāng筐jǔ举narrow and superficial understanding
- guǎn管kuī窥wā蛙jiàn见a very narrow and limited view
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Open the tool →Questions about 管鲍分金
What does 管鲍分金 mean?
管鲍分金 (guǎn bào fēn jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a profound and intimate friendship characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and selflessness, often referring to friends who support each other unreservedly, even in financial matters”.
How do you pronounce 管鲍分金?
管鲍分金 is pronounced guǎn bào fēn jīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 管鲍分金 literally mean?
Literally, 管鲍分金 means “Guan and Bao Dividing Gold”. It is used to mean “a profound and intimate friendship characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and selflessness, often referring to friends who support each other unreservedly, even in financial matters”.
Where does 管鲍分金 come from?
管鲍分金 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 管鲍分金?
管：管仲；鲍：鲍叔牙，战国时齐国的名相；金：钱财。比喻情谊深厚，相知相悉。