歌于斯，哭于斯 — “To sing and cry here”
歌于斯，哭于斯 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sing and cry here”. Refers to one's permanent dwelling or home where one experiences all of life's joys and sorrows, implying a place where one lives out their entire life. Literally, “Sing here, cry here”.
歌于斯，哭于斯 Pronunciation and Pinyin
歌于斯，哭于斯 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 歌于斯，哭于斯
Origin and Story of 歌于斯，哭于斯
When a new residence was completed for Zhao Wu, also known as Lord Wen of Jin, Zhang Lao, a high official from the State of Jin, went to offer his congratulations.
He exclaimed, "How grand and magnificent! May you sing here, cry here, and gather your entire clan here!"
Those present were quite astonished. Lord Wen of Jin responded, "If I, Wu, can truly sing here, cry here, and gather my clan here, it means I will have lived a complete life, preserved in body and spirit, to join my ancestors in the netherworld!"
People thereafter praised Lord Wen of Jin for his wisdom in accepting such profound well-wishes.
Idioms Related to 歌于斯，哭于斯
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- gē歌lóu楼wǔ舞guǎn馆entertainment venues with singing and dancing
- gē歌wǔ舞shēng升píng平superficial peace and prosperity
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What does 歌于斯，哭于斯 mean?
歌于斯，哭于斯 (gē yú sī ， kū yú sī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sing and cry here”.
How do you pronounce 歌于斯，哭于斯?
歌于斯，哭于斯 is pronounced gē yú sī ， kū yú sī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 歌于斯，哭于斯 literally mean?
Literally, 歌于斯，哭于斯 means “Sing here, cry here”. It is used to mean “to sing and cry here”.
Where does 歌于斯，哭于斯 come from?
歌于斯，哭于斯 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 歌于斯，哭于斯?
歌唱在这里，哭泣在这里。指安居的家宅。