含笑九原 — “To die content and at peace”
含笑九原 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to die content and at peace”. Free from worries or regrets, as if smiling even in the afterlife. Literally, “To be smiling in the netherworld; to smile in the grave”.
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含笑九原 Pronunciation and Pinyin
含笑九原 Character Breakdown
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他穷尽一生心血，终于完成了这部巨著。如今他撒手人寰，也能含笑九原了。
He dedicated his entire life and finally completed this monumental work. Now that he has passed away, he can rest in peace, smiling in the afterlife.
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Open the tool →Questions about 含笑九原
What does 含笑九原 mean?
含笑九原 (hán xiào jiǔ yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to die content and at peace”.
How do you pronounce 含笑九原?
含笑九原 is pronounced hán xiào jiǔ yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 含笑九原 literally mean?
Literally, 含笑九原 means “to be smiling in the netherworld; to smile in the grave”. It is used to mean “to die content and at peace”.
What is the Chinese definition of 含笑九原?
原：泛指墓地。在九泉之下满含笑容。指死后也感到心安，没什么牵挂