泉石膏肓 — “To have an incurable passion or obsession for natural landscapes”
泉石膏肓 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have an incurable passion or obsession for natural landscapes”. Especially mountains and waters, to the point of being unable to give it up. Literally, “Incurable obsession with springs and rocks”.
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Origin and Story of 泉石膏肓
During the Tang Dynasty, when Emperor Gaozong visited Mount Song, a recluse named Tian Youyan came to pay his respects. Emperor Gaozong asked Tian Youyan, "Sir, do you find it pleasant to cultivate your way here in the mountains?"
Tian Youyan replied, "I am extremely fond of the natural scenery of mountains, forests, springs, and rocks; in fact, I am incurably addicted to them. Therefore, I feel utterly carefree and at ease."
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What does 泉石膏肓 mean?
泉石膏肓 (quán shí gāo huāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have an incurable passion or obsession for natural landscapes”.
How do you pronounce 泉石膏肓?
泉石膏肓 is pronounced quán shí gāo huāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 泉石膏肓 literally mean?
Literally, 泉石膏肓 means “Incurable obsession with springs and rocks”. It is used to mean “to have an incurable passion or obsession for natural landscapes”.
Where does 泉石膏肓 come from?
泉石膏肓 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 泉石膏肓?
泉石：指山水；膏肓：古人把心尖脂肪叫“膏”，心脏和隔膜之间叫“肓”，据说这是药力达不到的地方。比喻嗜好山水成癖。