披襟解带 — “To be completely open, frank, and uninhibited”
披襟解带 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be completely open, frank, and uninhibited”. To speak or interact with a relaxed and candid demeanor, baring one's heart. Literally, “To open one's lapels and loosen one's belt”.
披襟解带 Pronunciation and Pinyin
披襟解带 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 披襟解带
During the Jin Dynasty, when Wang Xizhi was the Administrator of Kuaiji, Sun Xinggong recommended Zhi Daolin, praising his novel and insightful perspectives. Wang Xizhi, being somewhat arrogant, was initially reluctant to meet him.
Later, while Wang Xizhi was out on official business, he unexpectedly encountered the eminent monk Zhi Daolin. They began discussing "Zhuangzi: Free and Easy Wandering".
To Wang Xizhi's great surprise, Zhi Daolin's discourse was exceptionally profound and original. Deeply impressed and feeling entirely at ease, Wang Xizhi opened his lapels and loosened his belt, listening intently and respectfully.
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- pī披fà发zuǒ左rèn衽cultural disruption or foreign ways
- pī披fà发wén文shēn身unbound hair and tattooed body
- pī披fā发yīng缨guàn冠rush to aid without proper dress
- pī披gǔ古tōng通jīn今profoundly knowledgeable about history
- pī披jiān坚zhí执ruì锐clad in armor and armed for battle
- pī披tóu头sàn散fà发with dishevelled hair
- pī披tóu头gài盖nǎo脑fiercely overwhelming blows or criticism
- pī披tóu头xiǎn跣zú足disheveled hair and bare feet
- pī披xīn心lì沥xuè血exert utmost sincerity and dedication
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Open the tool →Questions about 披襟解带
What does 披襟解带 mean?
披襟解带 (pī jīn jiě dài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be completely open, frank, and uninhibited”.
How do you pronounce 披襟解带?
披襟解带 is pronounced pī jīn jiě dài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 披襟解带 literally mean?
Literally, 披襟解带 means “to open one's lapels and loosen one's belt”. It is used to mean “to be completely open, frank, and uninhibited”.
Where does 披襟解带 come from?
披襟解带 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 披襟解带?
比喻敞开胸怀，心地坦白。