Ba Wang Bie Ji [bà wáng bié jī]

Basic Interpretation

Ji: refers to Yu Ji, the favorite concubine of Xiang Yu, the king of Western Chu. It describes the tragic scene of a hero at the end of his life. Now it is often used as a metaphor for the ultimate downfall of a man who is arbitrary and detached from the masses.

Pejorative

Outline

"Isn't there a play called 'Farewell My Concubine'? If these comrades always remain unchanged, it is inevitable that one day they will have to 'Farewell their concubine' that is."