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A friend who cuts his neck (w ě NJ ǐ ngzh ī Ji ā o) is an idiom, which refers to a friend who can share life and death and suffering together. It comes from the biography of Lian Po Lin Xiangru in historical records. But the etymology is the story of Du Bo and Zuo Ru in the chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

Idiom explanation

A friend who can share life and death and adversity.

Cut: cut the neck with a knife.

Make: friends.

Idiom usage

It's formal; it's object; it's commendatory.

The origin of Idioms

Historical records: biographies of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru (excerpt)

Original text:

Lianpo heard of it, but he was not able to bear the burden of meat. Because the guests came to Lin Xiangru's house to apologize. Said: "despicable people, I do not know the general's leniency here."

Death and joy are friends who cut their necks.

Translation:

When Lianpo heard these words, he took off his coat, exposed his upper body, carried a whip, and was led by the guests to Lin Xiangru's door to plead guilty. He said, "I'm a rude and humble man. I didn't expect that the general's mind was so broad!"

The two finally make friends with each other and become friends of life and death.

The second chapter of kuaixinzaochuji

So he ordered the young man to lay down the incense case. He drove the mountain to write a congratulatory letter and put on the money. They bowed to Tianba and swore to burn the congratulatory letter. They became friends by cutting their necks.

Li Jieren's big wave: four parts and two chapters

If you don't make a good quarrel, you can cut your neck and make a friend.

Idioms and allusions

During the Warring States period, Zhao Guohuan ordered Lin Xiangru, a disciple of Yingxian, to be sent by the king of Zhao to take the rare treasure he Shibi out of Handan to the state of Qin. With wisdom and courage, he returned to Zhao perfectly, and was recognized by the king of Zhao, who granted him the title of Shangfu.

Later, the king of Qin proposed to meet the king of Zhao in Mianchi, trying to force the king of Zhao to yield. Lin Xiangru and general Lianpo urged the king of Zhao to attend, and designed ingenious plans. Lianpo put pressure on the king of Qin with his bravery and good fighting skills. Lin Xiangru saved the king of Zhao from humiliation by his eloquence and loyalty to the king of Zhao, and returned to Handan safely. In order to commend Lin Xiangru, the king of Zhao made him a superior minister, higher than general Lianpo.

This time, Lian Po was not happy. He thought that he was brave and good at fighting, and he was the most meritorious official in the front line for Zhao state. Lin Xiangru, with only one mouth, was above himself. Lianpo was very unconvinced, so he decided to humiliate him.

When Lin Xiangru heard the news, he avoided meeting Lian Po everywhere. On the day of going to the court, he will not be able to get sick. Once, Lin Xiangru had something to do with going out and met Lianpo in the return lane. Lianpo orders his subordinates to block Lin Xiangru's road in various ways. Finally, Lin Xiangru has to order him to return to Lin Xiangru's house. Lianpo is even more proud of it and publicizes it everywhere.

Lin Xiangru's disciples heard about it and proposed to go home. Lin Xiangru asked why. They said, "we do things for you because we respect you as a real noble gentleman. But now you have to swallow your arrogance. We can't stand it." Lin Xiangru laughed and asked, "do you think the king of Qin is powerful or the general of Lianpo is powerful? I don't even know the king of Qin How can I be afraid of Lianpo? The state of Qin does not dare to invade now. It's just that general Lian and I protect the state of Zhao. As the right arm of the king of Zhao, how can I ignore the country because of my personal gratitude and resentment? "

When Lianpo heard about it, he was very ashamed, so he went to Lin Xiangru's house to plead with Lin Xiangru. Since then, they have become good friends who share life and death and work together for their country.

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