角巾东路 — “To resign from official duties and retreat into reclusion”
角巾东路 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to resign from official duties and retreat into reclusion”. Typically returning to one's hometown or a quiet life away from public service. It signifies abandoning a career for a solitary, private existence. Literally, “Donning a cornered headscarf and taking the eastern road”.
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What does 角巾东路 mean?
角巾东路 (jiǎo jīn dōng lù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to resign from official duties and retreat into reclusion”.
How do you pronounce 角巾东路?
角巾东路 is pronounced jiǎo jīn dōng lù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 角巾东路 literally mean?
Literally, 角巾东路 means “Donning a cornered headscarf and taking the eastern road”. It is used to mean “to resign from official duties and retreat into reclusion”.
What is the Chinese definition of 角巾东路?
意指辞官退隐，登东归之路。后用以为归隐的典故。