群居穴处 — “To live a primitive”
群居穴处 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live a primitive”. Unrefined lifestyle, often implying ignorance, lack of knowledge, and a narrow perspective. Literally, “Live in groups and dwell in caves”.
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群居穴处 Pronunciation and Pinyin
群居穴处 Character Breakdown
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他从小在偏远地区长大，生活环境闭塞，直到后来才逐渐摆脱了群居穴处的状态。
He grew up in a remote area with a secluded living environment, and it was only later that he gradually shed his primitive and ignorant state.
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What does 群居穴处 mean?
群居穴处 (qún jū xué chǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live a primitive”.
How do you pronounce 群居穴处?
群居穴处 is pronounced qún jū xué chǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 群居穴处 literally mean?
Literally, 群居穴处 means “Live in groups and dwell in caves”. It is used to mean “to live a primitive”.
What is the Chinese definition of 群居穴处?
原始人类聚群而居，住于山洞之中。比喻粗野无知，见闻浅陋。