Hóng​mén​yàn

Hongmen feast

  • created sense approved 鸿门宴/鴻門宴 · Hóng​mén​yàn · Hongmen feast

    鸿门宴 / 鴻門宴

    Hóng​mén​yàn

    Hongmen feast

    The historical episode in 206 BC where future Han emperor Liu Bang escaped an assassination attempt by his rival Xiang Yu at Hong Gate.

    《史记》中对鸿门宴的记载非常精彩。

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  • created sense approved 鸿门宴/鴻門宴 · Hóng​mén​yàn · treacherous banquet

    鸿门宴 / 鴻門宴

    Hóng​mén​yàn

    treacherous banquet

    A banquet or meeting set up with the ulterior motive of trapping, harming, or murdering a guest.

    他意识到对方请他吃饭其实是一场鸿门宴。

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