yǐn

literary

Meaning of 隐逸

隐逸 means to live in seclusion; to withdraw from society and live in solitude; hermit; recluse; one who lives in seclusion. Pronounced yǐn yì.

  • to live in seclusion; to withdraw from society and live in solitude
  • hermit; recluse; one who lives in seclusion

Definitions & Examples

yàn
juàn
le
guān
chǎng
shēng
huó
 
jué
dìng
yǐn
shān
lín
 

Tired of officialdom, he decided to withdraw and live in seclusion in the mountains.

dài
duō
wén
rén
xuǎn
yǐn
tián
yuán
 
wèn
shì
shì
 

Many ancient scholars chose to live in seclusion in the countryside, taking no interest in worldly affairs.

Yǐn
bìng
fēi
táo
 
ér
shì
zhǒng
rén
shēng
xuǎn
 

Living in seclusion is not an escape, but rather a choice in life.