吟风弄月 — “Chant about the wind and play with the moon”
吟风弄月 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to compose or recite sentimental and often superficial literary works, typically about nature; to indulge in trivial literary pursuits”. Literally, “Chant about the wind and play with the moon”.
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What does 吟风弄月 mean?
吟风弄月 (yín fēng nòng yuè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to compose or recite sentimental and often superficial literary works, typically about nature; to indulge in trivial literary pursuits”.
How do you pronounce 吟风弄月?
吟风弄月 is pronounced yín fēng nòng yuè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 吟风弄月 literally mean?
Literally, 吟风弄月 means “Chant about the wind and play with the moon”. It is used to mean “to compose or recite sentimental and often superficial literary works, typically about nature; to indulge in trivial literary pursuits”.
What is the Chinese definition of 吟风弄月?
旧指文人写作或朗诵以风月等自然景色为题材的作品。现多形容作品空虚无聊。