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熬清守谈
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熬清守谈 — “To endure a simple, austere, and often monotonous life”

熬清守谈 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to endure a simple, austere, and often monotonous life”. To live frugally and quietly, detached from worldly desires.

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熬清守谈 Pronunciation and Pinyin

熬清守谈 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
熬
áo14simmer or endure
清
qīng11clear, pure, or tranquil
守
shǒu6to guard, keep, or observe
谈
tán10talk, discuss, converse

Example Sentence with 熬清守谈

许多隐士选择在深山中过着熬清守谈的日子,远离尘嚣。
Many recluses choose to live a life of austerity and quiet solitude deep in the mountains, far away from the hustle and bustle.

Idioms Related to 熬清守谈

More idioms starting with 熬

  • áo熬jiāng姜xiā呷cù醋endure a life of hardship and poverty
  • áo熬xīn心fèi费lì力to expend great mental and physical effort
  • áo熬gēng更shǒu守yè夜stay up late or work through the night
  • áo熬kū枯shòu受dàn淡endure a simple and meager existence
  • áo熬yóu油fèi费huǒ火toil diligently day and night
  • áo熬qīng清shòu受dàn淡endure an austere and simple life
  • áo熬qīng清shǒu守dàn淡endure an austere and simple life
  • áo熬cháng肠guā刮dù肚live in extreme frugality

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What does 熬清守谈 mean?

熬清守谈 (áo qīng shǒu tán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to endure a simple, austere, and often monotonous life”.

How do you pronounce 熬清守谈?

熬清守谈 is pronounced áo qīng shǒu tán in Mandarin Chinese.

What is the Chinese definition of 熬清守谈?

忍受清苦乏味的生活。

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