象耕鸟耘 — “Elephants plow, birds weed”
象耕鸟耘 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a simple and rustic way of life, reminiscent of the idyllic customs of ancient times where nature's creatures seemingly aided human endeavors; signifies a return to pristine, unsophisticated traditions”. Literally, “elephants plow, birds weed”.
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What does 象耕鸟耘 mean?
象耕鸟耘 (xiàng gēng niǎo yún) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a simple and rustic way of life, reminiscent of the idyllic customs of ancient times where nature's creatures seemingly aided human endeavors; signifies a return to pristine, unsophisticated traditions”.
How do you pronounce 象耕鸟耘?
象耕鸟耘 is pronounced xiàng gēng niǎo yún in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 象耕鸟耘 literally mean?
Literally, 象耕鸟耘 means “elephants plow, birds weed”. It is used to mean “describes a simple and rustic way of life, reminiscent of the idyllic customs of ancient times where nature's creatures seemingly aided human endeavors; signifies a return to pristine, unsophisticated traditions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 象耕鸟耘?
传说舜死苍梧，象为之耕；禹葬会稽，鸟为之耘。后用以形容民俗古朴，有舜禹时代的遗风。