三熏三沐 — “Three fumigations and three baths”
三熏三沐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to treat with the utmost respect and reverence, often involving meticulous preparation; metaphorically, to carefully cultivate and nurture someone”. Literally, “three fumigations and three baths”.
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What does 三熏三沐 mean?
三熏三沐 (sān xūn sān mù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to treat with the utmost respect and reverence, often involving meticulous preparation; metaphorically, to carefully cultivate and nurture someone”.
How do you pronounce 三熏三沐?
三熏三沐 is pronounced sān xūn sān mù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三熏三沐 literally mean?
Literally, 三熏三沐 means “three fumigations and three baths”. It is used to mean “to treat with the utmost respect and reverence, often involving meticulous preparation; metaphorically, to carefully cultivate and nurture someone”.
What is the Chinese definition of 三熏三沐?
①多次沐浴并用香料涂身。这是我国古代对人极为尊重的一种礼遇。同“三衅三浴”。②表示虔敬。③比喻栽培，提携。