to live in seclusion; to live in retirement
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to live in seclusion; to live a retired life away from society
literaryA literary term, often describing intellectuals, scholars, or recluses who choose to withdraw from society and public life. It implies a quiet, secluded life, often for study or reflection.
Gǔ古
dài代
xǔ许
duō多
wén文
rén人
shī失
yì意
hòu后
biàn便
qián潜
jū居
shān山
lín林
，
yǐ以
shī诗
cí词
zì自
yú娱
。
In ancient times, many scholars, after setbacks in their careers, would live in seclusion in the mountains, amusing themselves with poetry.
Tā他
yàn厌
juàn倦
le了
guān官
chǎng场
shēng生
huó活
，
jué决
yì意
qián潜
jū居
xiāng乡
jiān间
，
guò过
zhe着
yǔ与
shì世
wú无
zhēng争
de的
rì日
zi子
。
He was tired of officialdom and decided to retire to the countryside, living a life free from worldly strife.
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Zhè这
wèi位
yì艺
shù术
jiā家
chéng成
míng名
hòu后
fǎn反
ér而
qián潜
jū居
jiǎn简
chū出
，
zhuān专
xīn心
chuàng创
zuò作
。
After becoming famous, this artist chose instead to live in seclusion, devoting himself to his work.