户枢不蠹 — “Constant activity prevents stagnation or decay”
户枢不蠹 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Constant activity prevents stagnation or decay”. Regular exercise keeps one healthy. Literally, “A door hinge is never worm-eaten”.
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户枢不蠹 Pronunciation and Pinyin
户枢不蠹 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 户枢不蠹
他每天坚持锻炼，身体十分健康，真是应了“户枢不蠹”这句话。
He maintains daily exercise and enjoys excellent health, truly embodying the principle that constant activity prevents decay.
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Synonyms of 户枢不蠹
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- hù户shū枢bù不lóu蝼Constant use prevents decay
- hù户gěi给rén人zú足households abundant, people sufficient
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What does 户枢不蠹 mean?
户枢不蠹 (hù shū bù dù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Constant activity prevents stagnation or decay”.
How do you pronounce 户枢不蠹?
户枢不蠹 is pronounced hù shū bù dù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 户枢不蠹 literally mean?
Literally, 户枢不蠹 means “a door hinge is never worm-eaten”. It is used to mean “Constant activity prevents stagnation or decay”.
What is the Chinese definition of 户枢不蠹?
流动的水不会发臭，经常转动的门轴不会被虫蛀。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。