庐山面目 — “The true features or nature of something”
庐山面目 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the true features or nature of something”. The real state of affairs. Literally, “The true face of Mount Lu”.
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庐山面目 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 庐lú
- 山shān
- 面miàn
- 目mù
庐山面目 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 庐山面目
经过长时间的调查，我们终于看到了这件复杂事情的庐山面目。
After a long period of investigation, we finally saw the true nature of this complex matter.
Origin and Story of 庐山面目
Mount Lu, or Lushan, was named after a hermit named Kuang Su, who built a hut (lu) there during the reign of King Wu of Zhou. The mountain is majestic, with clear waters and stunning scenery, bordering three rivers.
However, often shrouded in mist and clouds, its true appearance was hard for people to discern. This phenomenon inspired the famous Song Dynasty poet Su Shi to write in his poem "On the Wall of Xilin Temple": "From the side, a range; from the front, a peak; far or near, high or low, it's different. I don't know the true face of Mount Lu, only because I am in this mountain."
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Questions about 庐山面目
- What does 庐山面目 mean?
- 庐山面目 (lú shān miàn mù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the true features or nature of something”.
- How do you pronounce 庐山面目?
- 庐山面目 is pronounced lú shān miàn mù in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 庐山面目 literally mean?
- Literally, 庐山面目 means “the true face of Mount Lu”. It is used to mean “the true features or nature of something”.
- Where does 庐山面目 come from?
- 庐山面目 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
- What is the Chinese definition of 庐山面目?
- 庐山：山名，在江西省九江市南。比喻事物的真相或本来面目。