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岩栖谷隐
岩栖谷隐
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岩栖谷隐

岩栖谷隐 — “To live in seclusion in mountains and valleys”

岩栖谷隐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion in mountains and valleys”. To lead a reclusive life in nature. Literally, “Dwelling in rocks and hiding in valleys”.

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岩栖谷隐 Pronunciation and Pinyin

岩栖谷隐 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
岩
yán8rock, cliff, or cave
栖
qī10perch, roost, dwell
谷
gǔ7valley, grain, dilemma
隐
yǐn11to hide or conceal

Example Sentence with 岩栖谷隐

他厌倦了尘世的喧嚣,选择岩栖谷隐,过着宁静自足的生活。
Weary of the hustle and bustle of the mundane world, he chose to live in seclusion in the mountains and valleys, leading a peaceful and self-sufficient life.

Idioms Related to 岩栖谷隐

Synonyms of 岩栖谷隐

  • yán岩qī栖gǔ谷yǐn饮live as a hermit in mountains

More idioms starting with 岩

  • yán岩jū居chuān川guān观live as a hermit, enjoying nature
  • yán岩jū居xué穴chǔ处live as a hermit in mountains and caves
  • yán岩jū居gǔ谷yǐn饮live in seclusion in nature
  • yán岩qī栖xué穴chǔ处live as a hermit in mountains and caves
  • yán岩xué穴zhī之shì士a hermit or recluse

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Questions about 岩栖谷隐

What does 岩栖谷隐 mean?

岩栖谷隐 (yán qī gǔ yǐn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion in mountains and valleys”.

How do you pronounce 岩栖谷隐?

岩栖谷隐 is pronounced yán qī gǔ yǐn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 岩栖谷隐 literally mean?

Literally, 岩栖谷隐 means “Dwelling in rocks and hiding in valleys”. It is used to mean “to live in seclusion in mountains and valleys”.

What is the Chinese definition of 岩栖谷隐?

指隐居山谷之中。亦作“岩栖谷饮”。

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