寝苫枕块

qǐn shān zhěn kuài

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Definitions

  1. 1. bed of straw and pillow of clay (idiom)
  2. 2. the correct etiquette for a filial son during the mourning period

Child Words of 寝苫枕块

块
kuài

lump (of earth)

寝
qǐn

to lie down

枕
zhěn

pillow

枕块
zhěn kuài

to use clay for a pillow (during mourning period)

苫
shān

straw mat