枕石漱流 — “To live in seclusion”
枕石漱流 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion”. To lead a reclusive life in nature. Literally, “Pillow on rocks and rinse mouth with stream”.
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枕石漱流 Pronunciation and Pinyin
枕石漱流 Character Breakdown
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他厌倦了尘世喧嚣，决心枕石漱流，过上远离世俗的清净日子
Tired of the worldly hustle and bustle, he decided to pillow on rocks and rinse his mouth with a stream, leading a peaceful life away from secular affairs.
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Synonyms of 枕石漱流
More idioms starting with 枕
- zhěn枕zhōng中hóng鸿bǎo宝rare and valuable books or secret knowledge
- zhěn枕diǎn典xí席wén文immerse oneself in books and study
- zhěn枕lěng冷qīn衾hán寒lonely and desolate sleeping alone
- zhěn枕shàn善ér而jū居live by virtuous principles
- zhěn枕shān山qī栖gǔ谷live a secluded life in mountains
- zhěn枕shān山bì臂jiāng江backed by mountains and embraced by a river
- zhěn枕shān山jīn襟hǎi海backed by mountains and facing the sea
- zhěn枕shān山fù负hǎi海backed by mountains and facing the sea
- zhěn枕yán岩shù漱liú流live in reclusion
- zhěn枕xí席guò过shī师smooth and unimpeded passage
- zhěn枕xí席huán还shī师smooth and safe journey
- zhěn枕gàn干zhī之chóu雠irreconcilable hatred
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Open the tool →Questions about 枕石漱流
What does 枕石漱流 mean?
枕石漱流 (zhěn shí shù liú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion”.
How do you pronounce 枕石漱流?
枕石漱流 is pronounced zhěn shí shù liú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 枕石漱流 literally mean?
Literally, 枕石漱流 means “Pillow on rocks and rinse mouth with stream”. It is used to mean “to live in seclusion”.
What is the Chinese definition of 枕石漱流?
旧时指隐居生活。