牛渚泛月 — “Niuzhu moonlit boating”
牛渚泛月 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a serendipitous encounter between talented individuals who find common ground and form a friendship, often through shared appreciation of literature, art, or intellectual pursuits, reminiscent of a refined gathering in a scenic setting”. Literally, “Niuzhu moonlit boating”.
牛渚泛月 Pronunciation and Pinyin
牛渚泛月 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 牛渚泛月
During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Xie Shang, the Governor of Yuzhou, was stationed at Niuzhu.
One autumn moonlit night, he led a group of his subordinates, dressed in plain clothes, on a boat trip along the Yangtze River.
From another boat on the river, sounds of poetry recitation drifted over, so he stopped his boat to listen. It happened that Yuan Hong was reciting poetry in that boat. His voice was clear and melodious, and his verses were elegant and outstanding.
Xie Shang then approached and boarded the boat to meet him, and the two became good friends.
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Open the tool →Questions about 牛渚泛月
What does 牛渚泛月 mean?
牛渚泛月 (niú zhǔ fàn yuè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a serendipitous encounter between talented individuals who find common ground and form a friendship, often through shared appreciation of literature, art, or intellectual pursuits, reminiscent of a refined gathering in a scenic setting”.
How do you pronounce 牛渚泛月?
牛渚泛月 is pronounced niú zhǔ fàn yuè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 牛渚泛月 literally mean?
Literally, 牛渚泛月 means “Niuzhu moonlit boating”. It is used to mean “to describe a serendipitous encounter between talented individuals who find common ground and form a friendship, often through shared appreciation of literature, art, or intellectual pursuits, reminiscent of a refined gathering in a scenic setting”.
Where does 牛渚泛月 come from?
牛渚泛月 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 牛渚泛月?
牛渚：地名，在安徽当涂县；泛月：月夜划船游玩。比喻才士相逢，以文会友