挂席为门 — “Refers to the humble dwelling of a hermit”

Q: What is the Chinese definition of 挂席为门?

指隐士居处。亦形容贫穷或居处简陋。

挂席为门 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the humble dwelling of a hermit”. Or describes a state of extreme poverty and a simple, rudimentary abode. Literally, “Hang a mat as a door”.

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挂席为门 Pronunciation and Pinyin

挂席为门 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
挂	guà	9	to hang, suspend, or worry
席	xí	10	mat, seat, banquet
为	wéi	4	to be or to do
门	mén	3	door, gate, entrance

Example Sentence with 挂席为门

他虽然身无分文，却甘愿挂席为门，在乡间过着自给自足的生活。

Although he had no money, he was content to live in a humble dwelling with a mat as a door, leading a self-sufficient life in the countryside.

Origin and Story of 挂席为门

During the late Qin and early Han dynasties, Chen Ping came from a very impoverished family. He used a tattered mat as his door, symbolizing his humble beginnings.

With the financial support of Zhang Fu, he was able to study under a teacher. He successively sought refuge with King Ji of Wei, Xiang Yu, and finally Liu Bang.

Liu Bang recognized his talent and appointed him as Marquis of Quni and later as Chancellor. Chen Ping used his strategies six times to help Liu Bang avert danger, making immense contributions to the stability and consolidation of the Han dynasty.