巢林一枝 — “To be content with one's lot”
巢林一枝 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be content with one's lot”. To desire only a modest share, metaphorically like a wren needing only one branch for its nest; not to be overly ambitious or greedy. Literally, “a single branch for a nest in the forest”.
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What does 巢林一枝 mean?
巢林一枝 (cháo lín yī zhī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be content with one's lot”.
How do you pronounce 巢林一枝?
巢林一枝 is pronounced cháo lín yī zhī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 巢林一枝 literally mean?
Literally, 巢林一枝 means “a single branch for a nest in the forest”. It is used to mean “to be content with one's lot”.
What is the Chinese definition of 巢林一枝?
指鹪鹩筑巢，只不过占用一根树枝。后以之比喻安本分，不贪多。