弹冠振衿 — “To flick one's cap and adjust one's lapel”
弹冠振衿 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to tidy one's attire in preparation for taking an official post or entering public service; to prepare oneself for an important appointment”. Literally, “to flick one's cap and adjust one's lapel”.
弹冠振衿 Pronunciation and Pinyin
弹冠振衿 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 弹冠振衿
What does 弹冠振衿 mean?
弹冠振衿 (tán guān zhèn jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to tidy one's attire in preparation for taking an official post or entering public service; to prepare oneself for an important appointment”.
How do you pronounce 弹冠振衿?
弹冠振衿 is pronounced tán guān zhèn jīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 弹冠振衿 literally mean?
Literally, 弹冠振衿 means “to flick one's cap and adjust one's lapel”. It is used to mean “to tidy one's attire in preparation for taking an official post or entering public service; to prepare oneself for an important appointment”.
What is the Chinese definition of 弹冠振衿?
整洁衣冠。后多以比喻将欲出仕。