不忍释卷 — “Cannot bear to put a book down”
不忍释卷 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Cannot bear to put a book down”. Be reluctant to part with a book (because one is engrossed in it); describes someone who is diligently absorbed in reading. Literally, “Cannot bear to release the scroll/book”.
不忍释卷 Pronunciation and Pinyin
不忍释卷 Character Breakdown
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What does 不忍释卷 mean?
不忍释卷 (bù rěn shì juàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Cannot bear to put a book down”.
How do you pronounce 不忍释卷?
不忍释卷 is pronounced bù rěn shì juàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不忍释卷 literally mean?
Literally, 不忍释卷 means “Cannot bear to release the scroll/book”. It is used to mean “Cannot bear to put a book down”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不忍释卷?
释：放开；卷：书本。书本不离手。形容勤奋好学