巢倾卵破 — “The nest is overturned, the eggs are broken”
巢倾卵破 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When a whole entity or group is destroyed, its individual components or members cannot escape destruction; implying that if the main body falls, everything associated with it will also perish”. Literally, “The nest is overturned, the eggs are broken”.
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Origin and Story of 巢倾卵破
During the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao gained significant power and controlled the imperial court. Kong Rong, a respected scholar and official, often voiced his opposition to Cao Cao's authoritarian rule.
Angered by Kong Rong's defiance, Cao Cao ordered his arrest. When soldiers arrived at Kong Rong's home, his nine-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter were calmly playing a board game.
Despite the commotion and impending arrest, they showed no fear and continued playing. When asked why they didn't flee or show concern, the son famously replied, 'How can the eggs remain unbroken when the nest is overturned?' implying that with their family (the nest) destroyed, their own fate (the eggs) was inevitable.
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What does 巢倾卵破 mean?
巢倾卵破 (cháo qīng luǎn pò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When a whole entity or group is destroyed, its individual components or members cannot escape destruction; implying that if the main body falls, everything associated with it will also perish”.
How do you pronounce 巢倾卵破?
巢倾卵破 is pronounced cháo qīng luǎn pò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 巢倾卵破 literally mean?
Literally, 巢倾卵破 means “the nest is overturned, the eggs are broken”. It is used to mean “When a whole entity or group is destroyed, its individual components or members cannot escape destruction; implying that if the main body falls, everything associated with it will also perish”.
Where does 巢倾卵破 come from?
巢倾卵破 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 巢倾卵破?
比喻灭门之祸，无一得免。亦以喻整体被毁，其中的个别也不可能幸存。