采椽不斫 — “To live a simple and unadorned life”
采椽不斫 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live a simple and unadorned life”. Emphasizing frugality and lack of ostentation. Literally, “Oak rafters unhewn; uncut oak rafters”.
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采椽不斫 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他一生采椽不斫，对物质享受从不追求，只专注于自己的学问。
Throughout his life, he lived simply, never pursuing material comforts, focusing only on his studies.
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What does 采椽不斫 mean?
采椽不斫 (cǎi chuán bù zhuó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live a simple and unadorned life”.
How do you pronounce 采椽不斫?
采椽不斫 is pronounced cǎi chuán bù zhuó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 采椽不斫 literally mean?
Literally, 采椽不斫 means “Oak rafters unhewn; uncut oak rafters”. It is used to mean “to live a simple and unadorned life”.
What is the Chinese definition of 采椽不斫?
采：柞木。比喻生活简朴。