like a crane 's bone and a pine 's appearance(hè gǔ sōng jīn)

like a crane 's bone and a pine 's appearance

Hegu Songjin, a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is h è g ǔ s ō NGJ ī n, which means the appearance and temperament of a monk. It comes from Guanxiu's the one who meets the Tao.

Idiom explanation

It refers to the appearance and temperament of a monk.

The origin of Idioms

The poem "the one who meets the Tao" written by Guan Xiu in the former Shu Dynasty: "the crane's bones and tendons are loose, and the wind is different. If you don't say your name or surname, you will never be prosperous or withered."

Idiom usage

As an object or attribute; used in figurative sentences

Chinese PinYin : hè gǔ sōng jīn