抉目悬门 — “Gouge out eyes and hang them on the gate”
抉目悬门 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “this idiom describes the tragic fate of a loyal and upright person who is unjustly slandered and executed, often with a profound sense of grievance and a wish for future vindication, even after death. It implies a deep injustice suffered by an innocent individual”. Literally, “Gouge out eyes and hang them on the gate”.
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What does 抉目悬门 mean?
抉目悬门 (jué mù xuán mén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “this idiom describes the tragic fate of a loyal and upright person who is unjustly slandered and executed, often with a profound sense of grievance and a wish for future vindication, even after death. It implies a deep injustice suffered by an innocent individual”.
How do you pronounce 抉目悬门?
抉目悬门 is pronounced jué mù xuán mén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 抉目悬门 literally mean?
Literally, 抉目悬门 means “Gouge out eyes and hang them on the gate”. It is used to mean “this idiom describes the tragic fate of a loyal and upright person who is unjustly slandered and executed, often with a profound sense of grievance and a wish for future vindication, even after death. It implies a deep injustice suffered by an innocent individual”.
What is the Chinese definition of 抉目悬门?
抉：剔出；目：眼睛。指忠臣被谗诛杀。同“抉目吴门”。