户枢不蝼 — “Constant motion or regular use prevents decay”
户枢不蝼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Constant motion or regular use prevents decay”. Regular physical activity maintains health. Literally, “A door pivot in constant use will not rot”.
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爷爷虽然已经八十多岁了，但每天坚持散步和做些家务，身体依然硬朗，真是户枢不蝼啊。
Although Grandpa is over eighty, he insists on walking and doing some housework every day, and his body is still strong, truly embodying the principle that regular activity prevents decay.
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What does 户枢不蝼 mean?
户枢不蝼 (hù shū bù lóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Constant motion or regular use prevents decay”.
How do you pronounce 户枢不蝼?
户枢不蝼 is pronounced hù shū bù lóu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 户枢不蝼 literally mean?
Literally, 户枢不蝼 means “a door pivot in constant use will not rot”. It is used to mean “Constant motion or regular use prevents decay”.
What is the Chinese definition of 户枢不蝼?
比喻经常运动的东西不容易受侵蚀。也比喻人经常运动可以强身。同“户枢不蠹”。