坦荡如砥 — “Describes a surface”
坦荡如砥 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a surface”. Usually referring to land or a road, that is extremely flat and wide, resembling a whetstone. Literally, “flat and broad like a whetstone”.
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我们沿着一条坦荡如砥的山路前行，视野开阔，心旷神怡。
We traveled along a mountain road that was perfectly flat and wide, with an expansive view, feeling refreshed and content.
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What does 坦荡如砥 mean?
坦荡如砥 (tǎn dàng rú dǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a surface”.
How do you pronounce 坦荡如砥?
坦荡如砥 is pronounced tǎn dàng rú dǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 坦荡如砥 literally mean?
Literally, 坦荡如砥 means “flat and broad like a whetstone”. It is used to mean “describes a surface”.
What is the Chinese definition of 坦荡如砥?
坦荡：宽广平坦；砥：磨刀石。平坦得像磨刀石