胁不沾席 — “Ribs not touching the mat”
胁不沾席 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be extremely diligent and ascetic in spiritual practice, often implying very little rest or sleep; to practice profound self-discipline, especially in a religious context”. Literally, “ribs not touching the mat”.
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What does 胁不沾席 mean?
胁不沾席 (xié bù zhān xí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be extremely diligent and ascetic in spiritual practice, often implying very little rest or sleep; to practice profound self-discipline, especially in a religious context”.
How do you pronounce 胁不沾席?
胁不沾席 is pronounced xié bù zhān xí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 胁不沾席 literally mean?
Literally, 胁不沾席 means “ribs not touching the mat”. It is used to mean “to be extremely diligent and ascetic in spiritual practice, often implying very little rest or sleep; to practice profound self-discipline, especially in a religious context”.
What is the Chinese definition of 胁不沾席?
形容佛教徒勤苦修行。