李郭同舟 — “Li and Guo in the same boat”
李郭同舟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to intimate friends or kindred spirits sharing a journey or an experience, symbolizing deep mutual understanding and companionship”. Literally, “Li and Guo in the same boat”.
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Origin and Story of 李郭同舟
During the Southern Dynasties, Guo Tai, styled Linzong, from Jiexiu, Taiyuan, came from a humble background. However, he was eager to learn and traveled extensively to study.
While studying in Luoyang, he met Li Ying, the Prefect of Henan. Li Ying greatly enjoyed his company, and their friendship became a well-known 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 李郭同舟 mean?
李郭同舟 (lǐ guō tóng zhōu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to intimate friends or kindred spirits sharing a journey or an experience, symbolizing deep mutual understanding and companionship”.
How do you pronounce 李郭同舟?
李郭同舟 is pronounced lǐ guō tóng zhōu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 李郭同舟 literally mean?
Literally, 李郭同舟 means “Li and Guo in the same boat”. It is used to mean “refers to intimate friends or kindred spirits sharing a journey or an experience, symbolizing deep mutual understanding and companionship”.
Where does 李郭同舟 come from?
李郭同舟 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 李郭同舟?
以之比喻知已相处。