捻土焚香 — “To express profound piety or reverence through a symbolic gesture”
捻土焚香 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to express profound piety or reverence through a symbolic gesture”. Such as making a ritual offering with a pinch of earth, especially when actual incense or traditional offerings are unavailable. It emphasizes sincerity over material form. Literally, “Pinch earth and burn as incense”.
捻土焚香 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 捻土焚香 mean?
捻土焚香 (niǎn tǔ fén xiāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to express profound piety or reverence through a symbolic gesture”.
How do you pronounce 捻土焚香?
捻土焚香 is pronounced niǎn tǔ fén xiāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 捻土焚香 literally mean?
Literally, 捻土焚香 means “Pinch earth and burn as incense”. It is used to mean “to express profound piety or reverence through a symbolic gesture”.
What is the Chinese definition of 捻土焚香?
因不及备香，以此表示虔诚。同“捻土为香”。