一纸空文 — “A mere scrap of paper”
一纸空文 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a mere scrap of paper”. An empty document or promise that is not put into practice or has no real effect. Literally, “a piece of empty writing”.
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一纸空文 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一纸空文 Character Breakdown
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没有实际行动的支持，所有的美好计划都可能变成一纸空文
Without the support of practical actions, all wonderful plans might turn into a mere scrap of paper.
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What does 一纸空文 mean?
一纸空文 (yī zhǐ kōng wén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a mere scrap of paper”.
How do you pronounce 一纸空文?
一纸空文 is pronounced yī zhǐ kōng wén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一纸空文 literally mean?
Literally, 一纸空文 means “a piece of empty writing”. It is used to mean “a mere scrap of paper”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一纸空文?
只是写在纸上没有兑现或不能兑现的东西。