fú​yī

to shake one's sleeves

  • created sense approved 拂衣 · fú​yī · to shake one's sleeves — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    拂衣

    fú​yī

    to shake one's sleeves

    To shake or flick one's sleeves to show anger or displeasure when leaving a place; to leave in a huff.

    拂 (literal) → 拂 · fú · to shake 衣 (literal) → 衣 · yī · clothing

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  • created sense approved 拂衣 · fú​yī · to retire from public life — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    拂衣

    fú​yī

    to retire from public life

    (literary) To resign from office and retire to live in seclusion.

    拂 (literal) → 拂 · fú · to shake 衣 (literal) → 衣 · yī · clothing

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  • created sense approved 拂衣 · fú​yī · to tidy one's clothes — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    拂衣

    fú​yī

    to tidy one's clothes

    (literary) To brush off or tidy one's clothes.

    拂 (literal) → 拂 · fú · to brush 衣 (literal) → 衣 · yī · clothing

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