莼鲈之思 — Chinese Idiom
莼鲈之思 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a longing for one's hometown, often associated with a desire for its local produce or environment; homesickness”.
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莼鲈之思 Pronunciation and Pinyin
莼鲈之思 Character Breakdown
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离家多年的他，每逢佳节倍思亲，心中总是泛起浓浓的莼鲈之思。
Having been away from home for many years, he feels an increased longing for his loved ones during every festive season, his heart always filled with a deep sense of homesickness, a 'chunlu zhi si'.
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What does 莼鲈之思 mean?
莼鲈之思 (chún lú zhī sī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a longing for one's hometown, often associated with a desire for its local produce or environment; homesickness”.
How do you pronounce 莼鲈之思?
莼鲈之思 is pronounced chún lú zhī sī in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 莼鲈之思?
比喻怀念故乡的心情。