箕山之操 — “The conduct of Mount Ji”
箕山之操 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to praise someone who chooses to live as a recluse and refuses to serve in officialdom, especially during times of turmoil, demonstrating integrity and a preference for a simple life over worldly power. It implies a noble refusal to compromise one's principles”. Literally, “The conduct of Mount Ji”.
箕山之操 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 箕山之操 mean?
箕山之操 (jī shān zhī cāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to praise someone who chooses to live as a recluse and refuses to serve in officialdom, especially during times of turmoil, demonstrating integrity and a preference for a simple life over worldly power. It implies a noble refusal to compromise one's principles”.
How do you pronounce 箕山之操?
箕山之操 is pronounced jī shān zhī cāo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 箕山之操 literally mean?
Literally, 箕山之操 means “the conduct of Mount Ji”. It is used to mean “to praise someone who chooses to live as a recluse and refuses to serve in officialdom, especially during times of turmoil, demonstrating integrity and a preference for a simple life over worldly power. It implies a noble refusal to compromise one's principles”.
What is the Chinese definition of 箕山之操?
旧时用以称誉不愿在乱世做官的人。同“箕山之节”。