槛猿笼鸟 — “To be under strict restraint or confinement”
槛猿笼鸟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be under strict restraint or confinement”. Like a wild creature trapped in a cage, symbolizing a loss of freedom or autonomy. Literally, “Caged ape and caged bird”.
槛猿笼鸟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 槛猿笼鸟 mean?
槛猿笼鸟 (kǎn yuán lóng niǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be under strict restraint or confinement”.
How do you pronounce 槛猿笼鸟?
槛猿笼鸟 is pronounced kǎn yuán lóng niǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 槛猿笼鸟 literally mean?
Literally, 槛猿笼鸟 means “Caged ape and caged bird”. It is used to mean “to be under strict restraint or confinement”.
What is the Chinese definition of 槛猿笼鸟?
槛：关野兽的笼子。笼子里的猿猴和飞鸟。比喻受约束的人或物