Meaning of 息影
息影 means to retire and live in seclusion; to withdraw from public life and live quietly; to retire from acting; to quit show business (said of film and TV actors). Pronounced xī yǐng.
- to retire and live in seclusion; to withdraw from public life and live quietly
- to retire from acting; to quit show business (said of film and TV actors)
Definitions & Examples
Tā他
yàn厌
juàn倦
le了
guān官
chǎng场
zhēng争
dòu斗
，
jué决
dìng定
xī息
yǐng影
jiā家
yuán园
。
Tired of the struggles in officialdom, he decided to retire and live in seclusion at home.
Lǎo老
xiān先
sheng生
dù杜
mén门
xī息
yǐng影
，
bù不
wèn问
shì世
shì事
duō多
nián年
。
The old gentleman has closed his door and lived in seclusion for many years, not concerning himself with worldly affairs.
Gōng功
chéng成
míng名
jiù就
hòu后
，
tā他
xuǎn选
zé择
xī息
yǐng影
shān山
lín林
。
After achieving success and fame, he chose to retire and live in the mountains and forests.