拄笏看山 — “Lean on a ceremonial tablet and gaze at mountains”
拄笏看山 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to gaze at mountains while holding a ceremonial tablet (a symbol of official duty), symbolizing an official with refined tastes and a lofty spirit, often implying a detached appreciation for nature even amidst their responsibilities”. Literally, “Lean on a ceremonial tablet and gaze at mountains”.
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What does 拄笏看山 mean?
拄笏看山 (zhǔ hù kàn shān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to gaze at mountains while holding a ceremonial tablet (a symbol of official duty), symbolizing an official with refined tastes and a lofty spirit, often implying a detached appreciation for nature even amidst their responsibilities”.
How do you pronounce 拄笏看山?
拄笏看山 is pronounced zhǔ hù kàn shān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 拄笏看山 literally mean?
Literally, 拄笏看山 means “Lean on a ceremonial tablet and gaze at mountains”. It is used to mean “to gaze at mountains while holding a ceremonial tablet (a symbol of official duty), symbolizing an official with refined tastes and a lofty spirit, often implying a detached appreciation for nature even amidst their responsibilities”.
What is the Chinese definition of 拄笏看山?
拄：支撑；笏：古代大臣上朝时拿着的手版。旧时比喻在官有高致。