méng
chén

literary

Meaning of 蒙尘

蒙尘 means (of a sovereign) to be in exile due to war or turmoil; to flee the capital. Pronounced méng chén.

  • (of a sovereign) to be in exile due to war or turmoil; to flee the capital

Definitions & Examples

Tiān
méng
chén
 
nǎi
guó
jiā
zhī
xìng
 

The Son of Heaven being in exile is a great misfortune for the country.

Ān
Shǐ
zhī
luàn
shí
 
Táng
Xuán
zōng
céng
méng
chén
Shǔ
 

During the An Lushan Rebellion, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was once forced to flee to Shu.

Shǐ
shū
zhōng
duō
yǒu
zǎi
wáng
méng
chén
zhī
shì
 

History books often record incidents of emperors being driven into exile.