濯缨弹冠 — “To get ready for an official career”
濯缨弹冠 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to get ready for an official career”. To prepare oneself for public service. Literally, “To wash the cap's tassel and dust off the cap”.
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濯缨弹冠 Pronunciation and Pinyin
濯缨弹冠 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 濯缨弹冠
他学识渊博，如今时机成熟，也该濯缨弹冠，为社会贡献自己的力量了。
With his extensive knowledge, now that the time is ripe, he should prepare himself for public service and contribute his strength to society.
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Open the tool →Questions about 濯缨弹冠
What does 濯缨弹冠 mean?
濯缨弹冠 (zhuó yīng dàn guān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to get ready for an official career”.
How do you pronounce 濯缨弹冠?
濯缨弹冠 is pronounced zhuó yīng dàn guān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 濯缨弹冠 literally mean?
Literally, 濯缨弹冠 means “to wash the cap's tassel and dust off the cap”. It is used to mean “to get ready for an official career”.
What is the Chinese definition of 濯缨弹冠?
濯缨：洗涤帽缨；弹冠：弹去帽子上的灰尘。比喻准备出仕