Definition
隐君子 refers to a refined person, usually a scholar, who chooses to live away from society, often due to disillusionment with worldly affairs. It is a cultured term (君子 'gentleman') with a classical ring and is not simply 'retired' – the focus is on voluntary withdrawal and personal integrity.
n.
reclusive scholarhermit (especially one who withdraws out of principle)
Examples
- ，隐君子。Tā suīrán shì wèi zhùmíng xuézhě, dàn gèng xiàng yí wèi yǐn jūn zi.Although he is a famous scholar, he is more like a reclusive scholar.
- 隐君子，。Zhège cūnzi cáng zhe jǐ wèi yǐn jūn zi, hěn shǎo yǔ wàirén láiwǎng.This village hides a few reclusive scholars who rarely socialize with outsiders.
- ，隐君子。Tā yǐnjū shānlín, chéngwéi zhēnzhèng de yǐn jūn zi.He secluded himself in the mountains and became a true recluse scholar.
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