📖 Meaning
Refers to a gathering of relatives for literary composition and wine appreciation. It evokes the tradition of family members coming together to enjoy poetry, conversation, and drink in a refined, cultured setting. The idiom celebrates the warmth of kinship through intellectual and artistic fellowship.
📜 Origin Story
During the Liu Song dynasty, Xie Hun (谢混) was known for his lofty character and limited social circle. He gathered only with his clan nephews — Xie Lingyun, Xie Zhan, Xie Yao, and Xie Hongwei — for literary and wine appreciation meetings. They resided together in Wuyi Lane (乌衣巷) in Jiankang, hence the name 'Wuyi Gathering.' Xie Hun himself referenced these gatherings in a five-character poem, writing 'Once we roamed in Wuyi, all were close nephews.'
💡 Example Usage
退休后他与几位堂兄弟诗酒唱和，颇有乌衣之游的风雅。
After retirement, he enjoys poetry and wine with his cousins, evoking the refined elegance of the Wuyi gathering.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 乌衣之游
- Pinyin: wū yī zhī yóu
- Literal Translation: black, clothes, of, excursion
- Category: Lifestyle
- Characters: 4