青黄沟木 — “To be indifferent to worldly fame and official careers”
青黄沟木 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be indifferent to worldly fame and official careers”. To lack ambition for public service or material pursuits.
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青黄沟木 Pronunciation and Pinyin
青黄沟木 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 青黄沟木
他从小就对功名利禄不感兴趣，过着青黄沟木般的生活。
He had no interest in fame and fortune since childhood, leading a life of indifference to worldly pursuits.
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Open the tool →Questions about 青黄沟木
What does 青黄沟木 mean?
青黄沟木 (qīng huáng gōu mù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be indifferent to worldly fame and official careers”.
How do you pronounce 青黄沟木?
青黄沟木 is pronounced qīng huáng gōu mù in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 青黄沟木?
为无心仕进的典故。