岩穴之士 — “A hermit”
岩穴之士 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a hermit”. A recluse; a person who withdraws from society to live in solitude, often in remote natural settings. Literally, “Gentleman of the rock cave”.
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岩穴之士 Pronunciation and Pinyin
岩穴之士 Character Breakdown
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他淡泊名利，隐居山林，过着岩穴之士的生活，专注于琴棋书画。
He was indifferent to fame and fortune, living as a recluse in the mountains, dedicated to playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
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Open the tool →Questions about 岩穴之士
What does 岩穴之士 mean?
岩穴之士 (yán xué zhī shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a hermit”.
How do you pronounce 岩穴之士?
岩穴之士 is pronounced yán xué zhī shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 岩穴之士 literally mean?
Literally, 岩穴之士 means “Gentleman of the rock cave”. It is used to mean “a hermit”.
What is the Chinese definition of 岩穴之士?
指隐士。古时隐士多山居，故称。