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.
Chinese PinYin : sān fēn dǐng zú
be like the three legs of a tripod
excellent singing or polished writing. zhū yuán yù rùn
the difference between heaven and earth. xiāo rǎng zhī shū
respect justice and abide by the laws. fèng gōng shǒu fǎ