业荒于嬉 — “Work or studies are neglected due to indulgence in play”
业荒于嬉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's studies or career will suffer if one indulges too much in play or amusement”. Literally, “Work or studies are neglected due to indulgence in play”.
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What does 业荒于嬉 mean?
业荒于嬉 (yè huāng yú xī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's studies or career will suffer if one indulges too much in play or amusement”.
How do you pronounce 业荒于嬉?
业荒于嬉 is pronounced yè huāng yú xī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 业荒于嬉 literally mean?
Literally, 业荒于嬉 means “Work or studies are neglected due to indulgence in play”. It is used to mean “One's studies or career will suffer if one indulges too much in play or amusement”.
What is the Chinese definition of 业荒于嬉?
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