秦庭之哭 — “To plead desperately for urgent help or aid from others”
秦庭之哭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to plead desperately for urgent help or aid from others”. Often in a tearful or earnest manner. Literally, “Crying at the Qin court”.
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Origin and Story of 秦庭之哭
During the Spring and Autumn period, when various states were at war, the state of Wu attacked and severely defeated the state of Chu.
Chu's minister, Shen Baoxu, traveled to the state of Qin to seek assistance. Duke Ai of Qin was hesitant and delayed sending troops to rescue Chu.
Shen Baoxu then "leaned against the court wall and cried day and night without ceasing, not letting a single sip of water pass his lips." He cried for seven days and seven nights, deeply moving Duke Ai of Qin, who then agreed to dispatch troops to aid Chu.
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Open the tool →Questions about 秦庭之哭
What does 秦庭之哭 mean?
秦庭之哭 (qín tíng zhī kū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to plead desperately for urgent help or aid from others”.
How do you pronounce 秦庭之哭?
秦庭之哭 is pronounced qín tíng zhī kū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 秦庭之哭 literally mean?
Literally, 秦庭之哭 means “Crying at the Qin court”. It is used to mean “to plead desperately for urgent help or aid from others”.
Where does 秦庭之哭 come from?
秦庭之哭 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 秦庭之哭?
原指向别国请求救兵。后也指哀求别人救助。