一丘一壑 — “To live in seclusion amidst nature”
一丘一壑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion amidst nature”. To find contentment in natural landscapes; to be content with a simple life close to nature. Literally, “One hill, one gully”.
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一丘一壑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一丘一壑 Character Breakdown
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他厌倦了城市的喧嚣，决定在乡村寻找一丘一壑，过上宁静致远的生活。
Tired of the city's hustle and bustle, he decided to find a quiet retreat (literally "a hill and a gully") in the countryside to live a peaceful and contemplative life.
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What does 一丘一壑 mean?
一丘一壑 (yī qiū yī hè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion amidst nature”.
How do you pronounce 一丘一壑?
一丘一壑 is pronounced yī qiū yī hè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一丘一壑 literally mean?
Literally, 一丘一壑 means “one hill, one gully”. It is used to mean “to live in seclusion amidst nature”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一丘一壑?
丘：土山；壑：山沟。原指隐者所居之地。后多用以指寄情山水。