圆木警枕 — “To sleep on a round log as a pillow to ensure one remains alert”
圆木警枕 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sleep on a round log as a pillow to ensure one remains alert”. Metaphorically, it describes someone who is extremely diligent, self-disciplined, and dedicated to their studies or work, striving hard to achieve their goals. Literally, “round log for an alert pillow”.
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What does 圆木警枕 mean?
圆木警枕 (yuán mù jǐng zhěn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sleep on a round log as a pillow to ensure one remains alert”.
How do you pronounce 圆木警枕?
圆木警枕 is pronounced yuán mù jǐng zhěn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 圆木警枕 literally mean?
Literally, 圆木警枕 means “round log for an alert pillow”. It is used to mean “to sleep on a round log as a pillow to ensure one remains alert”.
What is the Chinese definition of 圆木警枕?
用圆木做枕头，睡着时容易惊醒。形容刻苦自勉。