流水不腐，户枢不蝼 — “Constant activity or use prevents stagnation, decay, or deterioration”
流水不腐，户枢不蝼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Constant activity or use prevents stagnation, decay, or deterioration”. Regular movement keeps things fresh and in good condition. Literally, “Flowing water does not rot, and a frequently used door hinge is not eaten by worms”.
流水不腐，户枢不蝼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Open the tool →Questions about 流水不腐，户枢不蝼
What does 流水不腐，户枢不蝼 mean?
流水不腐，户枢不蝼 (liú shuǐ bù fǔ ， hù shū bù lóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Constant activity or use prevents stagnation, decay, or deterioration”.
How do you pronounce 流水不腐，户枢不蝼?
流水不腐，户枢不蝼 is pronounced liú shuǐ bù fǔ ， hù shū bù lóu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 流水不腐，户枢不蝼 literally mean?
Literally, 流水不腐，户枢不蝼 means “Flowing water does not rot, and a frequently used door hinge is not eaten by worms”. It is used to mean “Constant activity or use prevents stagnation, decay, or deterioration”.
What is the Chinese definition of 流水不腐，户枢不蝼?
比喻经常运动的东西不易受侵蚀。同“流水不腐，户枢不蠹”。