带牛佩犊 — “To lead an ox and carry a calf”
带牛佩犊 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to abandon one's previous occupation, often one involving conflict or unrest, and return to peaceful agricultural work; to revert to farming”. Literally, “To lead an ox and carry a calf”.
带牛佩犊 Pronunciation and Pinyin
带牛佩犊 Character Breakdown
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What does 带牛佩犊 mean?
带牛佩犊 (dài niú pèi dú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to abandon one's previous occupation, often one involving conflict or unrest, and return to peaceful agricultural work; to revert to farming”.
How do you pronounce 带牛佩犊?
带牛佩犊 is pronounced dài niú pèi dú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 带牛佩犊 literally mean?
Literally, 带牛佩犊 means “to lead an ox and carry a calf”. It is used to mean “to abandon one's previous occupation, often one involving conflict or unrest, and return to peaceful agricultural work; to revert to farming”.
What is the Chinese definition of 带牛佩犊?
原指汉宣帝时渤海太守龚遂诱使持刀剑起义的农民放弃武装斗争而从事耕种。后比喻改业归农。