咫尺千里 — “Though physically close, yet virtually miles apart”
咫尺千里 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though physically close, yet virtually miles apart”. Close at hand, yet a thousand li away (implying difficulty in meeting or connecting despite proximity). Literally, “A short distance, a thousand li”.
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What does 咫尺千里 mean?
咫尺千里 (zhǐ chǐ qiān lǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though physically close, yet virtually miles apart”.
How do you pronounce 咫尺千里?
咫尺千里 is pronounced zhǐ chǐ qiān lǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 咫尺千里 literally mean?
Literally, 咫尺千里 means “a short distance, a thousand li”. It is used to mean “Though physically close, yet virtually miles apart”.
What is the Chinese definition of 咫尺千里?
比喻距离虽近，但很难相见，象是远在天边一样。