斯文扫地 — “Refers to the loss of respect for intellectuals or cultural traditions”
斯文扫地 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the loss of respect for intellectuals or cultural traditions”. Or when individuals with scholarly or refined status behave in a shameful or morally degrading manner. Literally, “Refined manners swept to the ground”.
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What does 斯文扫地 mean?
斯文扫地 (sī wén sǎo dì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the loss of respect for intellectuals or cultural traditions”.
How do you pronounce 斯文扫地?
斯文扫地 is pronounced sī wén sǎo dì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 斯文扫地 literally mean?
Literally, 斯文扫地 means “Refined manners swept to the ground”. It is used to mean “refers to the loss of respect for intellectuals or cultural traditions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 斯文扫地?
斯文：指文化或文人；扫地：比喻名誉、信用、地位等完全丧失。指文化或文人不受尊重或文人自甘堕落。