山中宰相 — “A reclusive sage or highly virtuous person who”
山中宰相 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a reclusive sage or highly virtuous person who”. Though living in seclusion, is widely respected for their wisdom and insight, often sought out for advice on important matters. Literally, “Prime minister in the mountains”.
山中宰相 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 山中宰相 mean?
山中宰相 (shān zhōng zǎi xiàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a reclusive sage or highly virtuous person who”.
How do you pronounce 山中宰相?
山中宰相 is pronounced shān zhōng zǎi xiàng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 山中宰相 literally mean?
Literally, 山中宰相 means “Prime minister in the mountains”. It is used to mean “a reclusive sage or highly virtuous person who”.
What is the Chinese definition of 山中宰相?
南朝梁时陶弘景，隐居茅山，屡聘不出，梁武帝常向他请教国家大事，人们称他为“山中宰相”。比喻隐居的高贤。