灼艾分痛 — “A metaphor for profound brotherly affection”
灼艾分痛 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a metaphor for profound brotherly affection”. Empathy, and shared suffering. Literally, “To burn moxa to share pain”.
灼艾分痛 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 灼艾分痛
During the Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin's younger brother, Zhao Kuangyi, fell ill and was in great pain. Emperor Taizu visited him and personally performed moxibustion to treat him.
Zhao Kuangyi cried out from the severe pain. To empathize, Emperor Taizu then burned moxa on himself, experiencing the same intense pain.
By doing so, he showed his willingness to share his brother's suffering, which deeply moved Zhao Kuangyi. This story illustrates profound brotherly love and empathy, giving rise to the idiom.
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What does 灼艾分痛 mean?
灼艾分痛 (zhuó ài fēn tòng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a metaphor for profound brotherly affection”.
How do you pronounce 灼艾分痛?
灼艾分痛 is pronounced zhuó ài fēn tòng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 灼艾分痛 literally mean?
Literally, 灼艾分痛 means “to burn moxa to share pain”. It is used to mean “a metaphor for profound brotherly affection”.
Where does 灼艾分痛 come from?
灼艾分痛 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 灼艾分痛?
比喻兄弟友爱。