東道主
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See also: 东道主
Chinese[edit]
host | to own; to host; master to own; to host; master; lord; primary | ||
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trad. (東道主) | 東道 | 主 | |
simp. (东道主) | 东道 | 主 |
Etymology[edit]
Attested in Zuo Zhuan (circa 4th century B.C.E.), in the entry for the 30th year of Duke Xi's reign (《左傳·僖公三十年》):
- 若捨鄭以為東道主,行李之往來,共其乏困,君亦無所害。 [Classical Chinese, trad.]
- From: Commentary of Zuo, c. 4th century BCE
- Ruò shě Zhèng yǐwéi dōngdàozhǔ, xínglǐ zhī wǎnglái, gòng qí fákùn, jūn yì wú suǒ hài. [Pinyin]
- If you would spare Zheng as a host of the eastern roads, we are willing to provide hospitability and aid to your eastbound diplomatic missions. There could be no harm to you in this.
若舍郑以为东道主,行李之往来,共其乏困,君亦无所害。 [Classical Chinese, simp.]
Uttered by Zhu Zhiwu (燭之武), a Zheng courtier, during his negotiation with the Count Mu of Qin (秦穆公) who was laying siege to the state of Zheng. Later used idiomatically as a generic term for a host.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
東道主
- host (person who receives or entertains other people as guests)
Usage notes[edit]
Some dictionaries classify 東道主/东道主 (dōngdàozhǔ) as a chengyu, albeit a three-character one.
Synonyms[edit]
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