汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 逐鹿中原
逐鹿中原
lit. hunting deer in the Central Plain (idiom) / fig. to attempt to seize the throne
逐 Catch up / 鹿 Refers to the object to be rounded up, often compared to the throne and regime / Refers to the heroes coming together to fight for the world
比喻争夺天下。
zhú 鹿 zhōng/zhòng yuán
EXAMPLE SENTENCES

雄麋魁伟高大,古代人以雄麋象征帝王,以“逐鹿中原”譬喻争夺王位。

Moreover, seeking for elk was likened to contend for the throne, for the big and tall male elk symbolized the emperor.