








杏花菖叶 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the timely progression of seasons for planting and growth”. Symbolizing that acting in accordance with natural cycles and agricultural timing leads to successful harvests or favorable outcomes. Literally, “Apricot blossoms and iris leaves”.

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Open the tool →杏花菖叶 (xìng huā chāng yè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the timely progression of seasons for planting and growth”.
杏花菖叶 is pronounced xìng huā chāng yè in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 杏花菖叶 means “Apricot blossoms and iris leaves”. It is used to mean “refers to the timely progression of seasons for planting and growth”.
菖:菖蒲。杏花开,菖蒲长叶。比喻不违农时,及时耕作,就会获得丰收