藉草枕块 — “To mourn deeply and bitterly”
藉草枕块 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to mourn deeply and bitterly”. Often referring to ancient mourning customs where one slept on straw and used a clod of earth as a pillow, signifying profound sorrow and grief. Literally, “To lie on straw and use a clod of earth as a pillow”.
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What does 藉草枕块 mean?
藉草枕块 (jiè cǎo zhěn kuài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to mourn deeply and bitterly”.
How do you pronounce 藉草枕块?
藉草枕块 is pronounced jiè cǎo zhěn kuài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 藉草枕块 literally mean?
Literally, 藉草枕块 means “to lie on straw and use a clod of earth as a pillow”. It is used to mean “to mourn deeply and bitterly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 藉草枕块?
藉：垫衬。古时居父母之丧，坐卧在草垫上，枕着土块。形容悲痛欲绝。