不知肉味 — “To be so engrossed (e.g”
不知肉味 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be so engrossed (e.g”. In study or music) that one forgets the taste of food, typically meat. It can also describe a state of hardship where one has no meat to eat. Literally, “Not know meat taste”.
不知肉味 Pronunciation and Pinyin
不知肉味 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 不知肉味
During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius was traveling and studying in the State of Qi. One day, while strolling in the outskirts, he heard a delightful melody. He followed the sound and found an old man playing the "Shao" music in the woods.
The melodious music completely dispelled Confucius's inner worries. For several months thereafter, Confucius remained completely absorbed in this music, to the point where he did not even notice the taste of meat.
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What does 不知肉味 mean?
不知肉味 (bù zhī ròu wèi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be so engrossed (e.g”.
How do you pronounce 不知肉味?
不知肉味 is pronounced bù zhī ròu wèi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不知肉味 literally mean?
Literally, 不知肉味 means “not know meat taste”. It is used to mean “to be so engrossed (e.g”.
Where does 不知肉味 come from?
不知肉味 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 不知肉味?
原指被美妙的音乐所陶醉，因而辨不出肉味。后形容专心学习，吃东西辨不出味道。也形容生活困难，无肉可吃。