舟中敌国 — “Enemies in the boat”
舟中敌国 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be completely isolated and opposed by everyone, even those who should be close or on the same side; surrounded by enemies, metaphorically speaking, even in one's own camp”. Literally, “enemies in the boat”.
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Origin and Story of 舟中敌国
During the Warring States period, the renowned strategist Wu Qi, hearing of Marquis Wen of Wei's intelligence and virtue, went to serve the State of Wei. He was appointed commander of the Wei army to counter the states of Qin and Han.
After Marquis Wen's death, Marquis Wu of Wei, while on a boat, remarked on the beauty of the landscape. Wu Qi responded that if benevolent governance was not practiced, then even within the same small boat, there could be enemies from opposing states. Marquis Wu agreed with his view.
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What does 舟中敌国 mean?
舟中敌国 (zhōu zhōng dí guó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be completely isolated and opposed by everyone, even those who should be close or on the same side; surrounded by enemies, metaphorically speaking, even in one's own camp”.
How do you pronounce 舟中敌国?
舟中敌国 is pronounced zhōu zhōng dí guó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 舟中敌国 literally mean?
Literally, 舟中敌国 means “enemies in the boat”. It is used to mean “to be completely isolated and opposed by everyone, even those who should be close or on the same side; surrounded by enemies, metaphorically speaking, even in one's own camp”.
Where does 舟中敌国 come from?
舟中敌国 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 舟中敌国?
同船的人都成的敌人。比喻大家反对，十分孤立。