两部鼓吹 — “Two sets of ceremonial music”
两部鼓吹 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the lively chorus of frogs croaking, metaphorically likened to an instrumental ensemble or ceremonial music; an appreciative term for natural sounds, often heard in serene or rustic settings”. Literally, “Two sets of ceremonial music”.
两部鼓吹 Pronunciation and Pinyin
两部鼓吹 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 两部鼓吹
During the Southern Qi Dynasty, Kong Zhi Gui harbored a strong dislike for the mundane world and found solace in mountains, rivers, and nature.
The surroundings of his residence were left unadorned, overgrown with wild grass, and uneven with potholes. The constant sound of frogs croaking filled the air.
Some remarked that he emulated Chen Fan of the Later Han Dynasty, known for his reclusion. Kong Zhi Gui, however, viewed these 'two sets of ceremonial music' (referring to the frog croaking) as having a unique charm, much like an instrumental ensemble.
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What does 两部鼓吹 mean?
两部鼓吹 (liǎng bù gǔ chuī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the lively chorus of frogs croaking, metaphorically likened to an instrumental ensemble or ceremonial music; an appreciative term for natural sounds, often heard in serene or rustic settings”.
How do you pronounce 两部鼓吹?
两部鼓吹 is pronounced liǎng bù gǔ chuī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 两部鼓吹 literally mean?
Literally, 两部鼓吹 means “Two sets of ceremonial music”. It is used to mean “the lively chorus of frogs croaking, metaphorically likened to an instrumental ensemble or ceremonial music; an appreciative term for natural sounds, often heard in serene or rustic settings”.
Where does 两部鼓吹 come from?
两部鼓吹 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 两部鼓吹?
鼓吹：古时仪仗乐队的器乐合奏。两部器乐合奏。特指蛙鸣。