呵佛骂祖 — “To defy traditional authority”
呵佛骂祖 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to defy traditional authority”. To be uninhibited and daring, breaking free from old constraints. Literally, “scold Buddha and curse ancestors”.
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呵佛骂祖 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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这位年轻的艺术家总是呵佛骂祖，在创作上不拘一格，取得了许多突破。
This young artist always dares to defy traditional authority, breaking new ground in his artistic creations and achieving many breakthroughs.
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What does 呵佛骂祖 mean?
呵佛骂祖 (hē fó mà zǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to defy traditional authority”.
How do you pronounce 呵佛骂祖?
呵佛骂祖 is pronounced hē fó mà zǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 呵佛骂祖 literally mean?
Literally, 呵佛骂祖 means “scold Buddha and curse ancestors”. It is used to mean “to defy traditional authority”.
What is the Chinese definition of 呵佛骂祖?
原指如果不受前人拘束，就可以突破前人。后比喻没有顾虑，敢做敢为。