羚羊挂角 — “A style”
羚羊挂角 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a style”. Especially in literature or art, that is profound, subtle, and appears effortless, leaving no discernible trace of artifice or deliberate construction. Literally, “antelope hanging its horns”.
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羚羊挂角 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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这位画家的作品笔法精妙，意境深远，真有羚羊挂角之妙。
This painter's works exhibit exquisite brushwork and profound artistic conception, truly capturing the subtle and effortless quality of 'antelope hanging its horns'.
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What does 羚羊挂角 mean?
羚羊挂角 (líng yáng guà jiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a style”.
How do you pronounce 羚羊挂角?
羚羊挂角 is pronounced líng yáng guà jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 羚羊挂角 literally mean?
Literally, 羚羊挂角 means “antelope hanging its horns”. It is used to mean “a style”.
What is the Chinese definition of 羚羊挂角?
羚羊夜宿，挂角于树，脚不着地，以避祸患。旧时多比喻诗的意境超脱。