鹤子梅妻 — “Crane as son, plum as wife”
鹤子梅妻 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a reclusive scholar (like Lin Bu of the Song Dynasty) who takes cranes as sons and plum blossoms as wives, symbolizing a life of elegant solitude, detachment from worldly affairs, and deep appreciation for nature. It can also metaphorically refer to one's cherished companions or passions, especially in a simple, secluded context”. Literally, “Crane as son, plum as wife”.
鹤子梅妻 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 鹤子梅妻 mean?
鹤子梅妻 (hè zǐ méi qī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a reclusive scholar (like Lin Bu of the Song Dynasty) who takes cranes as sons and plum blossoms as wives, symbolizing a life of elegant solitude, detachment from worldly affairs, and deep appreciation for nature. It can also metaphorically refer to one's cherished companions or passions, especially in a simple, secluded context”.
How do you pronounce 鹤子梅妻?
鹤子梅妻 is pronounced hè zǐ méi qī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鹤子梅妻 literally mean?
Literally, 鹤子梅妻 means “Crane as son, plum as wife”. It is used to mean “refers to a reclusive scholar (like Lin Bu of the Song Dynasty) who takes cranes as sons and plum blossoms as wives, symbolizing a life of elegant solitude, detachment from worldly affairs, and deep appreciation for nature. It can also metaphorically refer to one's cherished companions or passions, especially in a simple, secluded context”.
What is the Chinese definition of 鹤子梅妻?
指宋隐士林逋以鹤为子、以梅为妻事。亦喻指妻子儿女。