鹑居鷇饮 — “To live a simple and frugal life, not seeking luxury or indulgence”
鹑居鷇饮 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live a simple and frugal life, not seeking luxury or indulgence”. To live in humble circumstances. Literally, “quail's dwelling, chick's drinking”.
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What does 鹑居鷇饮 mean?
鹑居鷇饮 (chún jū kòu yǐn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live a simple and frugal life, not seeking luxury or indulgence”.
How do you pronounce 鹑居鷇饮?
鹑居鷇饮 is pronounced chún jū kòu yǐn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鹑居鷇饮 literally mean?
Literally, 鹑居鷇饮 means “quail's dwelling, chick's drinking”. It is used to mean “to live a simple and frugal life, not seeking luxury or indulgence”.
What is the Chinese definition of 鹑居鷇饮?
比喻生活俭朴，不求享受。同“鹑居鷇食”。