织锦回文 — “A complex palindrome poem”
织锦回文 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a complex palindrome poem”. Typically intricately woven or embroidered on brocade, often used to express deep emotions like love or profound longing. Literally, “Brocade palindrome”.
织锦回文 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 织锦回文
During the Former Qin Dynasty, Dou Tao, the prefect of Qinzhou, was exiled to Liusha County after displeasing a high-ranking official under Fu Jian.
Separated by vast distances, his wife, Su Hui, meticulously embroidered 840 characters onto a piece of brocade. This intricate 29x29 square grid of characters could be read in any direction, forming a total of 3752 poems. Through this 'brocade palindrome', Su Hui poured out her profound longing and concern for her beloved husband.
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What does 织锦回文 mean?
织锦回文 (zhī jǐn huí wén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a complex palindrome poem”.
How do you pronounce 织锦回文?
织锦回文 is pronounced zhī jǐn huí wén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 织锦回文 literally mean?
Literally, 织锦回文 means “Brocade palindrome”. It is used to mean “a complex palindrome poem”.
Where does 织锦回文 come from?
织锦回文 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 织锦回文?
织锦：以五色丝纺织。绣在锦缎上的回文诗。指情诗或书信