倦鸟知还 — “A tired bird knows to return to its nest”
倦鸟知还 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a tired bird knows to return to its nest”. Metaphorically, it refers to longing for home, returning to one's native place after a long journey or absence, or retreating from a busy life to a simpler existence. Literally, “A tired bird knows to return”.
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What does 倦鸟知还 mean?
倦鸟知还 (juàn niǎo zhī huán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a tired bird knows to return to its nest”.
How do you pronounce 倦鸟知还?
倦鸟知还 is pronounced juàn niǎo zhī huán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 倦鸟知还 literally mean?
Literally, 倦鸟知还 means “a tired bird knows to return”. It is used to mean “a tired bird knows to return to its nest”.
What is the Chinese definition of 倦鸟知还?
疲倦的鸟知道飞回自己的巢。比喻辞官后归隐田园；也比喻从旅居之地返回故乡。