I have few desires

I have few desires

It is a Chinese idiom. Pinyin is d à Nb ó Gu à y à, which means to describe a quiet mood without seeking fame and fortune. From the ode to cicada.

The origin of Idioms

In the ode to cicada written by Cao Zhi, Wei of the Three Kingdoms, it is said that "I'm really indifferent and have little desire, and I'm only happy and chant for a long time."

Analysis of Idioms

Near synonym: indifferent to desire

Idiom usage

As a predicate or attributive; used in life