历史典故
众叛亲离
zhong pan qin li
Abandoned by all
Meaning
It means everyone has abandoned someone; friends and family leave him alone. It describes a complete isolation and lack of social support.
指众人背叛，亲人离散。形容完全孤立，不得人心。
Origin
春秋时期，卫国公子州吁弑兄篡位，残暴统治，民怨沸腾。他日益骄横，不听劝谏，最终众叛亲离，被杀身亡，成为历史上昏庸无道的典型。卫国大夫石碏曾劝谏州吁，但州吁不听，最终落得个悲惨的结局。州吁的失败，警示后世统治者要以民为本，施行仁政。
Chunqiu shiqi, Wei guo gongzi Zhouxu shixiong zuanwei, canbao tongzhi, minyuan feiteng. Ta riyi jiaoheng, bu ting quanjien, zhongjiu zhongpan qinli, bei sha shengwang, chengwei lishi shang hunyong wudao de dianxing. Wei guo dafu Shi Ji Zeng quanjian Zhouxu, dan Zhouxu bu ting, zhongjiu luode ge beican de jieju. Zhouxu de shibai, jingshi hou shi tongzhi zhe yao yi min wei ben, shixing renzheng.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Gongzi Zhouxu, a prince of the Wei state, murdered his brother and usurped the throne. He ruled cruelly, and the people were filled with resentment. Becoming increasingly arrogant, he ignored all advice and was eventually abandoned by everyone and killed. He became a classic example of a tyrannical ruler in history. Shi Ji, a minister of Wei, had warned Gongzi Zhouxu, but he didn't listen, and ultimately met a tragic end. The failure of Gongzi Zhouxu serves as a warning to later rulers to value the people and practice benevolent governance.
Usage
用于形容一个人或一个群体完全孤立，不得人心的状态。
yongyu xingrong yigeren huo yige qunti wanquan guli, bude renxin de zhuangtai
It is used to describe the state of complete isolation and unpopularity experienced by a person or a group.
Examples
他为人霸道，最终众叛亲离，落得个凄凉的下场。
ta weiren badao, zhongjiu zhongpan qinli, luode ge qiliang de xiachang
He was tyrannical and eventually alienated everyone, ending up in a miserable situation.
他骄横跋扈，最终众叛亲离，孤苦伶仃。
ta jiaoheng bahu, zhongjiu zhongpan qinli, guku lingding
He was overbearing and arrogant, and eventually ended up deserted and alone, abandoned by everyone he once knew and loved.
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FAQ
- What does 众叛亲离 mean?
- It means everyone has abandoned someone; friends and family leave him alone. It describes a complete isolation and lack of social support. Pinyin: zhong pan qin li.
- How is 众叛亲离 used?
- It is used to describe the state of complete isolation and unpopularity experienced by a person or a group.