三沐三熏 — “To prepare oneself meticulously and respectfully”
三沐三熏 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to prepare oneself meticulously and respectfully”. Often through ritualistic cleansing, to demonstrate utmost solemnity, piety, or reverence for an important event, person, or tradition. Literally, “Bathe three times, fumigate three times”.
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What does 三沐三熏 mean?
三沐三熏 (sān mù sān xūn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to prepare oneself meticulously and respectfully”.
How do you pronounce 三沐三熏?
三沐三熏 is pronounced sān mù sān xūn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三沐三熏 literally mean?
Literally, 三沐三熏 means “Bathe three times, fumigate three times”. It is used to mean “to prepare oneself meticulously and respectfully”.
What is the Chinese definition of 三沐三熏?
再三沐浴熏香。表示郑重或虔敬。亦作“三沐三熏”。