推梨让枣 — “Refers to fraternal love”
推梨让枣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to fraternal love”. Brotherly affection, or the spirit of yielding and courtesy among siblings. Literally, “Push pears and yield dates”.
推梨让枣 Pronunciation and Pinyin
推梨让枣 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 推梨让枣
The idiom "Tui Li Rang Zao" (推梨让枣) is derived from two ancient stories that illustrate brotherly love and courtesy.
During the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Kong Rong, at the tender age of four, would always choose the smallest pear when his family shared them among the brothers, leaving the larger ones for his elder siblings. This act demonstrated his modesty and respect.
Later, in the Southern Dynasties (Liang Dynasty), when Wang Tai was young, his grandmother distributed dates and chestnuts among him and his brothers. While the other children scrambled to pick, only Wang Tai waited patiently. When his grandmother asked why he didn't rush to grab them, he calmly replied, "If I do not take, I will naturally be given."
Both stories highlight the virtues of yielding, humility, and affection between siblings.
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What does 推梨让枣 mean?
推梨让枣 (tuī lí ràng zǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to fraternal love”.
How do you pronounce 推梨让枣?
推梨让枣 is pronounced tuī lí ràng zǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 推梨让枣 literally mean?
Literally, 推梨让枣 means “Push pears and yield dates”. It is used to mean “refers to fraternal love”.
Where does 推梨让枣 come from?
推梨让枣 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 推梨让枣?
指兄弟友爱。