寢苫枕塊 qǐn shān zhěn kuài

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

寢 qǐn sleep, rest; bed chamber
苫 shān rush or straw matting
枕 zhěn
HSK 6
pillow
塊 kuài piece, lump; dollar