古井不波 — “A mind as still as an old well with no ripples”
古井不波 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a mind as still as an old well with no ripples”. Undisturbed and unaffected by external influences; maintaining inner peace and tranquility. Literally, “Old well, no ripples”.
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Open the tool →Questions about 古井不波
What does 古井不波 mean?
古井不波 (gǔ jǐng bù bō) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a mind as still as an old well with no ripples”.
How do you pronounce 古井不波?
古井不波 is pronounced gǔ jǐng bù bō in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 古井不波 literally mean?
Literally, 古井不波 means “Old well, no ripples”. It is used to mean “a mind as still as an old well with no ripples”.
What is the Chinese definition of 古井不波?
古井：枯竭的老井。波：波澜。枯竭的老井已不会再起波澜。比喻心境沉寂，不会因外界的影响而动感情。旧时指寡妇不思再嫁。亦作“古井无波”、“无波古井”。