象牙之塔 — “Ivory tower”
象牙之塔 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a state or place of retreat, especially one that offers escape from the realities of life or practical concerns; often associated with academic or artistic pursuits where individuals are detached from the everyday world”. Literally, “ivory tower”.
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What does 象牙之塔 mean?
象牙之塔 (xiàng yá zhī tǎ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a state or place of retreat, especially one that offers escape from the realities of life or practical concerns; often associated with academic or artistic pursuits where individuals are detached from the everyday world”.
How do you pronounce 象牙之塔?
象牙之塔 is pronounced xiàng yá zhī tǎ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 象牙之塔 literally mean?
Literally, 象牙之塔 means “ivory tower”. It is used to mean “a state or place of retreat, especially one that offers escape from the realities of life or practical concerns; often associated with academic or artistic pursuits where individuals are detached from the everyday world”.
What is the Chinese definition of 象牙之塔?
指主张“为艺术而艺术”的资产阶级文艺家脱离社会现实的个人幻想的艺术境界。也比喻脱离现实生活的知识分子的小天地。