李郭仙舟 — “A profound and cherished friendship”
李郭仙舟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a profound and cherished friendship”. Symbolizing an exceptionally close bond between friends. Literally, “Li and Guo's Immortal Boat”.
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Origin and Story of 李郭仙舟
During the Southern Dynasties, Guo Tai, courtesy name Linzong, from Jiexiu, Taiyuan, came from a humble background. However, he was diligent in his studies and traveled widely to learn.
While studying in Luoyang, he met Li Ying, the governor of Henan. Li Ying greatly enjoyed his company, and their friendship became a widely admired story.
Later, when Guo Tai was about to return home, many scholars from the capital came to bid him farewell. However, Guo Tai chose to travel by boat only with Li Ying. The people who saw them off remarked that they looked like a pair of immortals.
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What does 李郭仙舟 mean?
李郭仙舟 (lǐ guō xiān zhōu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a profound and cherished friendship”.
How do you pronounce 李郭仙舟?
李郭仙舟 is pronounced lǐ guō xiān zhōu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 李郭仙舟 literally mean?
Literally, 李郭仙舟 means “Li and Guo's Immortal Boat”. It is used to mean “a profound and cherished friendship”.
Where does 李郭仙舟 come from?
李郭仙舟 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 李郭仙舟?
常用为友人相亲之典。