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箕山之志 — “Aspiration of Mount Ji”

箕山之志 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the ambition or resolve to live in seclusion, refusing to serve in government or seek worldly fame, especially in troubled times; a noble desire for a reclusive and independent life”. Literally, “Aspiration of Mount Ji”.

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箕山之志 Pronunciation and Pinyin

箕山之志 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
箕
jī14winnowing basket or dustpan
山
shān3mountain or hill
之
zhī4possessive or connective particle
志
zhì7will, aspiration, ambition

Example Sentence with 箕山之志

他虽然才华出众,却有箕山之志,不愿卷入世俗纷争,只想过着清净淡泊的日子。
Although he possessed outstanding talent, he harbored the ambition of Mount Ji, unwilling to get involved in worldly disputes, wishing only to live a simple and serene life.

Idioms Related to 箕山之志

Synonyms of 箕山之志

  • jī箕shān山zhī之cāo操noble refusal of officialdom
  • jī箕shān山zhī之jié节Uphold integrity by withdrawing from corrupt life

More idioms starting with 箕

  • jī箕shān山zhī之fēng风noble demeanor of a recluse
  • jī箕shān山guà挂piáo瓢live as a hermit, declining official appointments
  • jī箕zhǒu帚zhī之shǐ使my humble wife
  • jī箕yǐn引qiú裘suí随inherit and continue a family legacy
  • jī箕qiú裘táng堂gòu构inherit father's legacy
  • jī箕qiú裘xiāng相jì继Follow in father's footsteps
  • jī箕fēng风bì毕yǔ雨attentive to people's feelings and needs

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Questions about 箕山之志

What does 箕山之志 mean?

箕山之志 (jī shān zhī zhì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the ambition or resolve to live in seclusion, refusing to serve in government or seek worldly fame, especially in troubled times; a noble desire for a reclusive and independent life”.

How do you pronounce 箕山之志?

箕山之志 is pronounced jī shān zhī zhì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 箕山之志 literally mean?

Literally, 箕山之志 means “Aspiration of Mount Ji”. It is used to mean “the ambition or resolve to live in seclusion, refusing to serve in government or seek worldly fame, especially in troubled times; a noble desire for a reclusive and independent life”.

What is the Chinese definition of 箕山之志?

旧时用以称誉不愿在乱世做官的人。同“箕山之节”。

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