负郭穷巷 — “Leaning against the outer city wall in a poor alley”
负郭穷巷 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes someone from a humble or impoverished background who lives in a secluded or remote area. It emphasizes their modest origins and secluded dwelling”. Literally, “leaning against the outer city wall in a poor alley”.
负郭穷巷 Pronunciation and Pinyin
负郭穷巷 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 负郭穷巷
What does 负郭穷巷 mean?
负郭穷巷 (fù guō qióng xiàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes someone from a humble or impoverished background who lives in a secluded or remote area. It emphasizes their modest origins and secluded dwelling”.
How do you pronounce 负郭穷巷?
负郭穷巷 is pronounced fù guō qióng xiàng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 负郭穷巷 literally mean?
Literally, 负郭穷巷 means “leaning against the outer city wall in a poor alley”. It is used to mean “describes someone from a humble or impoverished background who lives in a secluded or remote area. It emphasizes their modest origins and secluded dwelling”.
What is the Chinese definition of 负郭穷巷?
负郭：背靠外城；穷巷：僻巷。比喻居处偏僻，出身穷困