班衣戏彩 — “To act playfully or like a child to amuse one's elderly parents”
班衣戏彩 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act playfully or like a child to amuse one's elderly parents”. Symbolizing profound filial piety. Literally, “Donning colorful attire and performing playful antics”.
班衣戏彩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
班衣戏彩 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 班衣戏彩
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Lao Laizi, a recluse from the State of Chu, was exceptionally filial to his parents. He devoted himself to finding every possible way to please them and wish them good health and longevity.
When he was seventy years old, his parents were still alive. To prevent them from feeling sad upon seeing his white hair, he fashioned a set of brightly colored clothes. While walking, he would pretend to be a child dancing and playing, all to bring joy to his parents.
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What does 班衣戏彩 mean?
班衣戏彩 (bān yī xì cǎi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act playfully or like a child to amuse one's elderly parents”.
How do you pronounce 班衣戏彩?
班衣戏彩 is pronounced bān yī xì cǎi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 班衣戏彩 literally mean?
Literally, 班衣戏彩 means “Donning colorful attire and performing playful antics”. It is used to mean “to act playfully or like a child to amuse one's elderly parents”.
Where does 班衣戏彩 come from?
班衣戏彩 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 班衣戏彩?
指身穿彩衣，作婴兒戏耍以娱父母。后以之为老养父母的孝亲典故。