look at one 's image in the mirror and pity oneself

look at one 's image in the mirror and pity oneself

Self pity is a Chinese idiom pronounced g ù y ǐ ngz ì Li á n. Pity: cherish.

It means to look back at your shadow and pity yourself. It also means to appreciate yourself when you are lonely and frustrated. It's from "going to Luo Dao Zhong Zuo".

The origin of Idioms

Lu Ji of Jin Dynasty wrote in his book "going to Luo Dao Zhong Zuo": "standing and looking at my hometown, I feel sorry for myself."

Idiom usage

It is used to describe loneliness and frustration.

Examples

Ke is also proud of his appearance and high reputation, disdaining everything. Zhang Chao in Qing Dynasty