散发抽簪 — “To abandon official life and live in seclusion”
散发抽簪 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to abandon official life and live in seclusion”. To retire from public service and live a carefree, reclusive life. Literally, “to let down one's hair and pull out the hairpin”.
散发抽簪 Pronunciation and Pinyin
散发抽簪 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 散发抽簪
What does 散发抽簪 mean?
散发抽簪 (sàn fā chōu zān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to abandon official life and live in seclusion”.
How do you pronounce 散发抽簪?
散发抽簪 is pronounced sàn fā chōu zān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 散发抽簪 literally mean?
Literally, 散发抽簪 means “to let down one's hair and pull out the hairpin”. It is used to mean “to abandon official life and live in seclusion”.
What is the Chinese definition of 散发抽簪?
簪：绾头发的首饰。抽掉簪子，散开头发。指弃官隐居，过逍遥自在的生活