碌碌无闻 — “To be commonplace and unknown”
碌碌无闻 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be commonplace and unknown”. To live an obscure life without fame or distinction; to be undistinguished and unrenowned. Literally, “mediocre and unknown; obscure and without fame”.
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碌碌无闻 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他一生碌碌无闻，却在退休后找到了真正的兴趣，过上了充实而快乐的生活。
He lived an obscure and unremarkable life, but found his true passion after retirement, leading a fulfilling and happy existence.
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Open the tool →Questions about 碌碌无闻
What does 碌碌无闻 mean?
碌碌无闻 (lù lù wú wén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be commonplace and unknown”.
How do you pronounce 碌碌无闻?
碌碌无闻 is pronounced lù lù wú wén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 碌碌无闻 literally mean?
Literally, 碌碌无闻 means “mediocre and unknown; obscure and without fame”. It is used to mean “to be commonplace and unknown”.
What is the Chinese definition of 碌碌无闻?
碌碌：平庸的样子。形容人平平庸庸，没有名望。