抉目东门 — “Refers to a loyal official unjustly executed due to slander”
抉目东门 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a loyal official unjustly executed due to slander”. Often expressing profound indignation and a tragic prophecy of the ungrateful ruler's downfall. Literally, “Gouge out eyes at the East Gate”.
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Origin and Story of 抉目东门
During the Spring and Autumn period, Wu Zixu, a high-ranking official of the State of Wu, advised King Fuchai of Wu to reject the State of Yue's peace overtures. However, King Fuchai listened to slanderous remarks and bestowed a sword upon Wu Zixu, ordering him to commit suicide.
Before his death, Wu Zixu declared: "Gouge out my eyes and hang them on the East Gate of Wu's capital, so I can witness the State of Yue's future destruction of Wu."
Not long after, the State of Wu was indeed annihilated by the State of Yue.
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What does 抉目东门 mean?
抉目东门 (jué mù dōng mén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a loyal official unjustly executed due to slander”.
How do you pronounce 抉目东门?
抉目东门 is pronounced jué mù dōng mén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 抉目东门 literally mean?
Literally, 抉目东门 means “Gouge out eyes at the East Gate”. It is used to mean “refers to a loyal official unjustly executed due to slander”.
Where does 抉目东门 come from?
抉目东门 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 抉目东门?
抉：剔出；目：眼睛。指忠臣被谗诛杀。同“抉目吴门”。