寝苫枕块

寝苫枕块
qǐnshānzhěnkuài

bed of straw and pillow of clay (idiom)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    bed of straw and pillow of clay (idiom)

  2. noun

    the correct etiquette for a filial son during the mourning period

    • Sleeping on straw matting and using earth as a pillow was an ancient mourning ritual.

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