隐居 (yǐn jū) — live in seclusion
Definition
A literary verb meaning to withdraw from society and live a secluded life, often in the mountains or countryside, motivated by philosophical, religious, or artistic reasons.
verb
live in seclusion
Examples
- 隐居。Tā tuì xiū hòu xuǎn zé yǐn jū zài shān lǐ.After retiring, he chose to live in seclusion in the mountains.
- 隐居，。Zhè wèi zuò jiā yǐ jīng yǐn jū duō nián, hěn shǎo yǔ wài jiè lián xì.This writer has lived in seclusion for many years and rarely contacts the outside world.
- 隐居。Gǔ dài hěn duō shī rén xuǎn zé yǐn jū yǐ yuǎn lí shì sú.Many ancient poets chose to live in seclusion to stay away from worldly affairs.
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