📖 Meaning
To have one's name inscribed in the annals of history. It refers to achieving great deeds so that one's good reputation is recorded for posterity. The phrase emphasizes lasting honor and immortal fame earned through merit and virtue.
📜 Origin Story
This idiom originates from Chapter 36 of 'The Romance of Zen Hermits' (《禅真逸史》) by Fang Ruhao of the Ming dynasty. In the story, a group of young generals, though barely in their twenties, possessed exceptional military and literary talents. A senior figure praised them as pillars of the court and the state, declaring that by surrendering their arms and submitting to the mandate of heaven, they would surely have their names recorded in the annals of history and leave a lasting legacy. The idiom thus became a standard expression for achieving immortal fame through honorable deeds.
💡 Example Usage
他一生为国为民，终得青史标名，永垂不朽。
He devoted his life to serving the country and the people, and ultimately had his name inscribed in history, eternal and imperishable.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 青史标名
- Pinyin: qīng shǐ biāo míng
- Literal Translation: green, history, inscribe, name
- Category: Success
- Characters: 4