沧浪老人 — “Refers to a recluse or a fisherman”
沧浪老人 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a recluse or a fisherman”. Often implying someone who lives a simple life away from worldly affairs and focuses on nature or spiritual pursuits. Literally, “Old man of Canglang (River)”.
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他厌倦了尘世的喧嚣，决定像沧浪老人一样，隐居山林，过着与世无争的生活。
Weary of the hustle and bustle of the mundane world, he decided to live like a Canglang old man, secluding himself in the mountains and forests, leading a life free from worldly contention.
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What does 沧浪老人 mean?
沧浪老人 (cāng làng lǎo rén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a recluse or a fisherman”.
How do you pronounce 沧浪老人?
沧浪老人 is pronounced cāng làng lǎo rén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 沧浪老人 literally mean?
Literally, 沧浪老人 means “Old man of Canglang (River)”. It is used to mean “refers to a recluse or a fisherman”.
What is the Chinese definition of 沧浪老人?
指隐者、渔父。