be like the three legs of a tripod

be like the three legs of a tripod

As a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is s ā NF ē nd ǐ ngz ú, which means that the three parties are separated and compete with each other. It comes from the biography of Huaiyin marquis in historical records.

Idiom explanation

Ding: ancient cooking utensils, three feet and two ears.

The origin of Idioms

According to the biography of Huaiyin marquis in historical records, "I'm willing to put my heart on my stomach, lose my liver and gall, and use my foolish plan, for fear that I can't use it. If you are willing to listen to your minister's plan, you should not be able to benefit both sides. If you divide the world into three parts and live in an equal position, you should not dare to move first. "

Idiom usage

It refers to the tripartite confrontation.

Examples

The tripod is a dream, and the trace remains empty in the world. Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong in Ming Dynasty chapter 34

Idiom story

In 203 BC, the Han Dynasty destroyed the state of Qi and was named king of Qi by Liu Bang. After analyzing the world situation, Kuai Tong, the counselor of Han Xin, thought that Han Xin was an important figure and advised him not to follow Liu Bang and become king himself. He could divide the world into three parts with Chu and Han, and he could only be a vassal at most. Han Xin doesn't listen to Kuai Tong's advice, and is finally seduced and killed by Empress Lu.