Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 江东父老Pinyin: jiāng dōng fù lǎoLiteral Meaning: Elders and folks living east of the Yangtze RiverFigurative Meaning: Hometown elders, clansmen and fellow townsfolk Cultural Background The phrase originates from the tragic story of the ancient hero Xiang Yu. It is commonly used when people feel ashamed and defeated, unwilling to face…