九泉之下 — “In the netherworld”
九泉之下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in the netherworld”. In the grave; after death. Literally, “under the nine springs”.
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九泉之下 Pronunciation and Pinyin
九泉之下 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 九泉之下
他一生清白，即使到了九泉之下，也无愧于心
He lived an upright life; even in the netherworld, he would have a clear conscience.
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Open the tool →Questions about 九泉之下
What does 九泉之下 mean?
九泉之下 (jiǔ quán zhī xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in the netherworld”.
How do you pronounce 九泉之下?
九泉之下 is pronounced jiǔ quán zhī xià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 九泉之下 literally mean?
Literally, 九泉之下 means “under the nine springs”. It is used to mean “in the netherworld”.
What is the Chinese definition of 九泉之下?
九泉：地下。死人埋葬的地方，即在阴间。