Be discerning

Be discerning

As a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Xu á nm é nju é m ù, which means that it is an allusion of martyrs dying for their country. It comes from the biography of Wu Zixu in historical records by Sima Qian of the Western Han Dynasty.

Idiom usage

Used as an object or attribute; used in writing

Examples

Since then, the Central Plains have been covered with charcoal. What's my heart.

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: eye-catching

The origin of Idioms

Sima Qian's biography of Wu Zixu in historical records in the Western Han Dynasty said, "it's on the east gate of Wu in Wuyan county to see the destruction of Wu by Yue bandits."

Idiom explanation

Take it as the allusion of martyrs dying for their country.

Idiom story

In the spring and Autumn period, Wu Zixu, a senior official of the state of Wu, advised Fu Chai, the king of Wu, to refuse Gou Jian's request for peace. Fu Chai not only did not listen, but also listened to slander and gave Wu Zixu a sword to kill himself. On his deathbed, Wu Zixu said with great indignation, "I will set my eyes on the east gate of Wu county to see the destruction of Wu by Yue bandits." Later, Gou Jian, king of Yue, finally destroyed the state of Wu.