集苑集枯 — “Perch on lush trees, perch on withered trees”
集苑集枯 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “People's tastes and preferences differ widely, just as some birds choose lush trees to perch on while others prefer withered trees; it signifies that individuals have varied inclinations and interests”. Literally, “Perch on lush trees, perch on withered trees”.
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What does 集苑集枯 mean?
集苑集枯 (jí yuàn jí kū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “People's tastes and preferences differ widely, just as some birds choose lush trees to perch on while others prefer withered trees; it signifies that individuals have varied inclinations and interests”.
How do you pronounce 集苑集枯?
集苑集枯 is pronounced jí yuàn jí kū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 集苑集枯 literally mean?
Literally, 集苑集枯 means “Perch on lush trees, perch on withered trees”. It is used to mean “People's tastes and preferences differ widely, just as some birds choose lush trees to perch on while others prefer withered trees; it signifies that individuals have varied inclinations and interests”.
What is the Chinese definition of 集苑集枯?
集：栖息；苑：茂盛的树木；枯：枯树。有些鸟栖于茂盛的树木，有些鸟栖于枯树。比喻人的志趣不同，趋向各异。