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杏花菖叶 — “Refers to the timely progression of seasons for planting and growth”

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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杏花菖叶 Pronunciation and Pinyin

杏花菖叶 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
杏
xìng7apricot tree or fruit
花
huā8Flower, spend, colorful, blurry
菖
chāng11sweet flag plant
叶
yè5leaf

Example Sentence with 杏花菖叶

经验丰富的园丁深知,只要遵循杏花菖叶的道理,适时播种,园子就能硕果累累。
The experienced gardener knew that by observing the signs of "apricot blossoms and iris leaves" and planting at the right time, the garden would yield bountiful produce.

Idioms Related to 杏花菖叶

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  • xìng杏lín林chūn春mǎn满flourishing medical practice
  • xìng杏liǎn脸táo桃sāi腮beautiful complexion of a young woman
  • xìng杏sāi腮táo桃liǎn脸beautiful woman's face
  • xìng杏sāi腮táo桃jiá颊fair and rosy complexion
  • xìng杏huā花chūn春yǔ雨apricot blossoms in spring rain
  • xìng杏yǔ雨lí梨yún云beautiful spring scene

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What does 杏花菖叶 mean?

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”.

How do you pronounce 杏花菖叶?

杏花菖叶 is pronounced xìng huā chāng yè in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 杏花菖叶 literally mean?

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”.

What is the Chinese definition of 杏花菖叶?

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

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