栉沐风雨 — “To brave the elements”
栉沐风雨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to brave the elements”. To endure hardships and toil (like traveling extensively or working hard in difficult conditions). Literally, “comb hair with wind and wash hair with rain”.
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栉沐风雨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
栉沐风雨 Character Breakdown
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那些常年在外奔波的工人们，栉沐风雨，为家庭和城市建设贡献着自己的力量。
Those workers who travel extensively all year round brave the elements, contributing their strength to their families and urban development.
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What does 栉沐风雨 mean?
栉沐风雨 (zhì mù fēng yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to brave the elements”.
How do you pronounce 栉沐风雨?
栉沐风雨 is pronounced zhì mù fēng yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 栉沐风雨 literally mean?
Literally, 栉沐风雨 means “comb hair with wind and wash hair with rain”. It is used to mean “to brave the elements”.
What is the Chinese definition of 栉沐风雨?
风梳发，雨洗头。形容奔波劳苦。同“栉风沐雨”。