📖 Meaning
To laugh proudly at the wind and moon; to live a carefree, leisurely life enjoying nature. It describes a state of relaxed contentment, free from worldly anxieties, similar to the expression 'chanting of wind and toying with moon.'
📜 Origin Story
This idiom originates from Chapter 43 of 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' (《三国演义》) by Luo Guanzhong of the Ming Dynasty. The passage describes Zhuge Liang living in his thatched cottage, laughing proudly at the wind and moon while sitting with knees clasped, before being recruited by Liu Bei. It portrays the image of a recluse scholar who remains at ease amidst nature, untroubled by worldly affairs.
💡 Example Usage
他退休后隐居山林，笑傲风月，过着悠闲自在的日子。
After retiring, he secluded himself in the mountains, laughing proudly at the wind and moon, living a carefree and leisurely life.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 笑傲风月
- Pinyin: xiào ào fēng yuè
- Literal Translation: laugh, disdain, wind, moon
- Category: Lifestyle
- Characters: 4