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退食从容 — “Describes an individual of integrity and modesty”

退食从容 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes an individual of integrity and modesty”. Who maintains a composed, dignified, and self-possessed demeanor, often serving as a role model. Literally, “Retreat to eat with composure”.

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退食从容 Pronunciation and Pinyin

退食从容 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
退
tuì10retreat, withdraw, decline
食
shí9eat food eclipse
从
cóng4to follow or comply
容
róng10contain, allow, appearance

Example Sentence with 退食从容

这位学者虽然身居高位,却始终保持退食从容的生活态度,从不追求奢华,令人敬佩。
Although holding a high position, this scholar always maintained a composed and unhurried approach to life, never pursuing extravagance, which earned him great respect.

Idioms Related to 退食从容

More idioms starting with 退

  • tuì退rú如shān山yí移remain calm and unperturbed in retreat
  • tuì退xǐ徙sān三shě舍retreat a great distance to avoid conflict
  • tuì退sī思bǔ补guò过reflect on past actions and amend faults
  • tuì退lǚ旅jìn进lǚ旅advance and retreat together
  • tuì退yǒu有hòu后yán言agree to disagree behind one's back
  • tuì退bù步chōu抽shēn身withdraw from a demanding situation
  • tuì退cáng藏yú于mì密profound truths hidden in plain sight
  • tuì退ràng让xián贤lù路Step aside for more capable people
  • tuì退bì避sān三shè舍give way to avoid conflict
  • tuì退bì避xián贤lù路step aside for a more capable person
  • tuì退shí食zì自gōng公reduce personal expenses for public good

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Questions about 退食从容

What does 退食从容 mean?

退食从容 (tuì shí cóng róng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes an individual of integrity and modesty”.

How do you pronounce 退食从容?

退食从容 is pronounced tuì shí cóng róng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 退食从容 literally mean?

Literally, 退食从容 means “Retreat to eat with composure”. It is used to mean “describes an individual of integrity and modesty”.

What is the Chinese definition of 退食从容?

指官吏品行节俭正直,仪容从容自得,可为楷模。

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