柳下借阴 — “To seek protection, patronage, or shelter from someone else”
柳下借阴 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to seek protection, patronage, or shelter from someone else”. To rely on others for support. Literally, “Borrow shade under the willow”.
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柳下借阴 Pronunciation and Pinyin
柳下借阴 Character Breakdown
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他初来乍到，人生地不熟，只好暂时柳下借阴，希望能得到当地朋友的帮助。
Being new to the place and unfamiliar with his surroundings, he had no choice but to temporarily seek the patronage of local friends for help.
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What does 柳下借阴 mean?
柳下借阴 (liǔ xià jiè yīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to seek protection, patronage, or shelter from someone else”.
How do you pronounce 柳下借阴?
柳下借阴 is pronounced liǔ xià jiè yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 柳下借阴 literally mean?
Literally, 柳下借阴 means “Borrow shade under the willow”. It is used to mean “to seek protection, patronage, or shelter from someone else”.
What is the Chinese definition of 柳下借阴?
比喻请求别人的庇护。