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岩栖谷饮
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岩栖谷饮 — “To live in seclusion in mountains and valleys”

岩栖谷饮 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion in mountains and valleys”. To lead a hermit's life. Literally, “Dwelling among rocks and drinking from valleys”.

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岩栖谷饮 Pronunciation and Pinyin

岩栖谷饮 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
岩
yán8rock, cliff, or cave
栖
qī10perch, roost, dwell
谷
gǔ7valley, grain, dilemma
饮
yǐn7to drink

Example Sentence with 岩栖谷饮

他厌倦了都市的喧嚣,选择岩栖谷饮,过着与世无争的简朴生活。
Weary of the city's hustle and bustle, he chose to live in seclusion in mountains and valleys, leading a simple life free from worldly contention.

Idioms Related to 岩栖谷饮

Synonyms of 岩栖谷饮

  • yán岩jū居gǔ谷yǐn饮live in seclusion in nature
  • yán岩qī栖gǔ谷yǐn隐live as a hermit in nature

More idioms starting with 岩

  • yán岩jū居chuān川guān观live as a hermit, enjoying nature
  • yán岩jū居xué穴chǔ处live as a hermit in mountains and caves
  • yán岩qī栖xué穴chǔ处live as a hermit in mountains and caves
  • yán岩xué穴zhī之shì士a hermit or recluse

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Questions about 岩栖谷饮

What does 岩栖谷饮 mean?

岩栖谷饮 (yán qī gǔ yǐn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion in mountains and valleys”.

How do you pronounce 岩栖谷饮?

岩栖谷饮 is pronounced yán qī gǔ yǐn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 岩栖谷饮 literally mean?

Literally, 岩栖谷饮 means “Dwelling among rocks and drinking from valleys”. It is used to mean “to live in seclusion in mountains and valleys”.

What is the Chinese definition of 岩栖谷饮?

指隐居山谷之中。同“岩栖谷隐”。

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