南郭處士

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See also: 南郭处士

Chinese

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the southern wall of a city; southern city; a city in the south reclusive scholar; retired scholar
trad. (南郭處士) 南郭 處士
simp. (南郭处士) 南郭 处士

Etymology

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南郭 (the southern wall of a city; a city in the south; a Chinese surname: Nanguo) + 處士 (a reclusive scholar)

Pronunciation

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Idiom

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南郭處士

  1. a person without any real abilities who tries to blend in with professionals
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