彩衣娱亲 — “To show filial piety by amusing one's elderly parents with playful”
彩衣娱亲 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show filial piety by amusing one's elderly parents with playful”. Youthful antics, often involving dressing in colorful clothes. Literally, “Wearing colorful clothes to entertain parents”.
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Origin and Story of 彩衣娱亲
During the Spring and Autumn period, there was a recluse named Lao Laizi from the State of Chu, who was extremely filial to his parents. He tried every possible means to please them and ensure their health and longevity.
When he was seventy years old, his parents were still alive. To prevent them from feeling sad upon seeing his white hair, he made a set of brightly colored clothes for himself. When he walked, he would pretend to dance like a child to make his parents happy.
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What does 彩衣娱亲 mean?
彩衣娱亲 (cǎi yī yú qīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show filial piety by amusing one's elderly parents with playful”.
How do you pronounce 彩衣娱亲?
彩衣娱亲 is pronounced cǎi yī yú qīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 彩衣娱亲 literally mean?
Literally, 彩衣娱亲 means “Wearing colorful clothes to entertain parents”. It is used to mean “to show filial piety by amusing one's elderly parents with playful”.
Where does 彩衣娱亲 come from?
彩衣娱亲 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 彩衣娱亲?
传说春秋时有个老莱子，很孝顺，七十岁了有时还穿着彩色衣服，扮成幼儿，引父母发笑。后作为孝顺父母的典故。