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Introducing the Chinese idiom 「箕山之節」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
Jishan: According to ancient legend, the hermits Xu You and Chao Fu during the reign of Emperor Yao of Tang lived in seclusion. Jie: reputation, moral integrity. It means to retire to preserve one’s moral integrity. In the old days, it was used to praise people who were unwilling to serve as officials in troubled times. Also written as “Jishan’s ambition” and “Jishan’s conduct”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī shān zhī jiē
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gei1 saan1 ji1 jit3
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
