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濯缨洗耳
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濯缨洗耳 — “To live in seclusion and uphold noble principles”

濯缨洗耳 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion and uphold noble principles”. To reject worldly corruption and maintain moral integrity. Literally, “To wash one's cap strings and wash one's ears”.

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濯缨洗耳 Pronunciation and Pinyin

濯缨洗耳 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
濯		zhuó17wash, cleanse, purify
缨		yīng14tassel or fringe
洗		xǐ9to wash or cleanse
耳		ěr6ear, hearing, handle, only

Example Sentence with 濯缨洗耳

这位隐士厌倦了世俗纷扰，选择在山谷中濯缨洗耳，过着宁静致远的日子。
Tired of worldly disturbances, the hermit chose to live in seclusion, washing his cap strings and ears, leading a peaceful and detached life.

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Questions about 濯缨洗耳

What does 濯缨洗耳 mean?

濯缨洗耳 (zhuó yīng xǐ ěr) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in seclusion and uphold noble principles”.

How do you pronounce 濯缨洗耳?

濯缨洗耳 is pronounced zhuó yīng xǐ ěr in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 濯缨洗耳 literally mean?

Literally, 濯缨洗耳 means “to wash one's cap strings and wash one's ears”. It is used to mean “to live in seclusion and uphold noble principles”.

What is the Chinese definition of 濯缨洗耳?

濯缨：洗涤冠缨；洗耳：不愿与闻世事。比喻避世守志，操行高洁