拂衣远去 — “To leave resolutely and go far away”
拂衣远去 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to leave resolutely and go far away”. Often implying a withdrawal from a situation or society with a sense of detachment or disdain. Literally, “to brush one's clothes and depart far away”.
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拂衣远去 Pronunciation and Pinyin
拂衣远去 Character Breakdown
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他厌倦了世间的纷扰，决定拂衣远去，寻一处清净之地安度余生。
He grew weary of the worldly clamor and decided to leave resolutely, seeking a peaceful retreat to spend the remainder of his days.
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What does 拂衣远去 mean?
拂衣远去 (fú yī yuǎn qù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to leave resolutely and go far away”.
How do you pronounce 拂衣远去?
拂衣远去 is pronounced fú yī yuǎn qù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 拂衣远去 literally mean?
Literally, 拂衣远去 means “to brush one's clothes and depart far away”. It is used to mean “to leave resolutely and go far away”.
What is the Chinese definition of 拂衣远去?
拂衣：振衣而去。振衣远远离去。指归隐