君辱臣死 — “Ruler humiliated, minister dies”
君辱臣死 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a loyal subordinate considers it their duty to make the ultimate sacrifice if their superior or a revered entity is disgraced”. Literally, “Ruler humiliated, minister dies”.
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What does 君辱臣死 mean?
君辱臣死 (jūn rǔ chén sǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a loyal subordinate considers it their duty to make the ultimate sacrifice if their superior or a revered entity is disgraced”.
How do you pronounce 君辱臣死?
君辱臣死 is pronounced jūn rǔ chén sǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 君辱臣死 literally mean?
Literally, 君辱臣死 means “Ruler humiliated, minister dies”. It is used to mean “a loyal subordinate considers it their duty to make the ultimate sacrifice if their superior or a revered entity is disgraced”.
What is the Chinese definition of 君辱臣死?
封建礼教认为，帝王遭受耻辱，臣僚应当死节。