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岩居川观
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岩居川观 — “Reside in rocks and observe rivers”

岩居川观 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion in the mountains or caves, enjoying the scenery of rivers; describes a leisurely, detached, and self-contented life of a hermit”. Literally, “reside in rocks and observe rivers”.

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岩居川观 Pronunciation and Pinyin

岩居川观 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
岩
yán8rock, cliff, or cave
居
jū8to live or reside
川
chuān3river or plain
观
guān6look, observe, view

Example Sentence with 岩居川观

他厌倦了都市的喧嚣,选择岩居川观,过着与世无争的日子。
Weary of the city's clamor, he chose to live in seclusion, enjoying the rivers and leading a life free from worldly strife.

Idioms Related to 岩居川观

More idioms starting with 岩

  • yán岩jū居xué穴chǔ处live as a hermit in mountains and caves
  • yán岩jū居gǔ谷yǐn饮live in seclusion in nature
  • yán岩qī栖xué穴chǔ处live as a hermit in mountains and caves
  • yán岩qī栖gǔ谷yǐn隐live as a hermit in nature
  • yán岩qī栖gǔ谷yǐn饮live as a hermit in mountains
  • yán岩xué穴zhī之shì士a hermit or recluse

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What does 岩居川观 mean?

岩居川观 (yán jū chuān guān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion in the mountains or caves, enjoying the scenery of rivers; describes a leisurely, detached, and self-contented life of a hermit”.

How do you pronounce 岩居川观?

岩居川观 is pronounced yán jū chuān guān in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 岩居川观 literally mean?

Literally, 岩居川观 means “reside in rocks and observe rivers”. It is used to mean “to live in seclusion in the mountains or caves, enjoying the scenery of rivers; describes a leisurely, detached, and self-contented life of a hermit”.

What is the Chinese definition of 岩居川观?

居于岩穴而观赏川流。形容隐居生活悠闲自适,超然世外。

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