劫富济贫 (jié fù jì pín) — to rob the rich and give to the poor (a chivalrous act of social justice)
Definition
A set phrase (chengyu) describing a Robin Hood-style act — taking from the wealthy to give to the poor. Used in narratives about heroic or righteous figures, often with a positive or romantic connotation.
idiom
to rob the rich and give to the poor (a chivalrous act of social justice)
Examples
- 劫富济贫。Gǔ dài hěn duō xiǎo shuō lǐ dōu yǒu jié fù jì pín de xiá kè.Many ancient novels feature chivalrous figures who rob the rich and help the poor.
- 劫富济贫。Tā nà zhǒng jié fù jì pín de xíng wéi zài mín jiān guǎng wéi liú chuán.His kind of 'robbing the rich to help the poor' deeds spread widely among the people.
- 劫富济贫。Zhè ge gù shi jiǎng shù le yí gè jié fù jì pín de yīng xióng shì jì.This story narrates the heroic deeds of someone who robs the rich and helps the poor.
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