居移气，养移体 — “One's position or environment can change their disposition”
居移气，养移体 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's position or environment can change their disposition”. And one's upbringing or living conditions can change their physique. Literally, “Position changes temperament, nurture changes physique”.
居移气，养移体 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 居移气，养移体 mean?
居移气，养移体 (jū yí qì ， yǎng yí tǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's position or environment can change their disposition”.
How do you pronounce 居移气，养移体?
居移气，养移体 is pronounced jū yí qì ， yǎng yí tǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 居移气，养移体 literally mean?
Literally, 居移气，养移体 means “Position changes temperament, nurture changes physique”. It is used to mean “One's position or environment can change their disposition”.
What is the Chinese definition of 居移气，养移体?
指地位和环境可以改变人的气质，奉养可以改变人的体质。