蓄须明志 xùxūmíngzhì to grow a beard to show one's resolve Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 蓄须 蓄鬚 xùxū to grow a beard to grow a beard or mustache; to let one's facial hair grow明志 míngzhì to express one's aspirations To show or state one's sincere convictions, ideals, or determination.