解衣般礴 — “To untie clothes and sit sprawled out”
解衣般礴 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be completely at ease, uninhibited, and informal, showing a disregard for conventional etiquette or constraints; to act with utter abandon”. Literally, “To untie clothes and sit sprawled out”.
解衣般礴 Pronunciation and Pinyin
解衣般礴 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 解衣般礴
During the Warring States period, Duke Yuan of Song wished to commission a painting. Many court scribes and painters came to present themselves, waiting attentively with all the necessary tools. About half of them stood outside.
One particular painter arrived late, strolling in quite casually, and merely bowed without rising to his feet.
Duke Yuan sent an attendant to observe him. The attendant found the painter having loosened his clothes and sitting cross-legged on the ground, his upper body partially exposed.
Upon hearing this, Duke Yuan declared, 'This is truly how a painter should be!'
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Open the tool →Questions about 解衣般礴
What does 解衣般礴 mean?
解衣般礴 (jiě yī bān bó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be completely at ease, uninhibited, and informal, showing a disregard for conventional etiquette or constraints; to act with utter abandon”.
How do you pronounce 解衣般礴?
解衣般礴 is pronounced jiě yī bān bó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 解衣般礴 literally mean?
Literally, 解衣般礴 means “to untie clothes and sit sprawled out”. It is used to mean “to be completely at ease, uninhibited, and informal, showing a disregard for conventional etiquette or constraints; to act with utter abandon”.
Where does 解衣般礴 come from?
解衣般礴 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 解衣般礴?
脱衣箕坐。指神闲意定，不拘形迹。后亦指行为随便，不受拘束。