栉风酾雨 — “To brave the wind and rain”
栉风酾雨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to brave the wind and rain”. To endure hardships and toil, often referring to arduous journeys or hard work. Literally, “Comb hair with wind, strain water with rain”.
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栉风酾雨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
栉风酾雨 Character Breakdown
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他常年在外奔波，栉风酾雨，只为给家人创造更好的生活。
He toiled outdoors for years, braving the wind and rain, just to create a better life for his family.
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What does 栉风酾雨 mean?
栉风酾雨 (zhì fēng shī yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to brave the wind and rain”.
How do you pronounce 栉风酾雨?
栉风酾雨 is pronounced zhì fēng shī yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 栉风酾雨 literally mean?
Literally, 栉风酾雨 means “Comb hair with wind, strain water with rain”. It is used to mean “to brave the wind and rain”.
What is the Chinese definition of 栉风酾雨?
风梳发，雨洗头。形容奔波劳苦。同“栉风沐雨”。