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胸中丘壑
胸中丘壑
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胸中丘壑

胸中丘壑 — “Hills and valleys in one's mind/chest”

胸中丘壑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a well-conceived plan or a clear vision in one's mind, especially regarding how to approach or execute a complex task; to have a mental blueprint or a grand design”. Literally, “hills and valleys in one's mind/chest”.

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胸中丘壑 Pronunciation and Pinyin

胸中丘壑 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
胸
xiōng10chest, mind, aspirations
中
zhōng4middle, in, China, hit, win
丘
qiū5Small mound or hillock
壑
hè17deep valley or chasm

Example Sentence with 胸中丘壑

这位导演拍电影总是胸中丘壑,每一个镜头都经过深思熟虑。
This director always has a grand vision when making films, with every shot being meticulously thought out.

Idioms Related to 胸中丘壑

Synonyms of 胸中丘壑

  • xiōng胸yǒu有qiū邱hè壑To have profound insights and broad vision

More idioms starting with 胸

  • xiōng胸zhōng中wàn万juàn卷vast knowledge from extensive reading
  • xiōng胸zhōng中zhī之yǐng颖innate intelligence or wisdom
  • xiōng胸zhōng中lěi垒kuài块pent-up frustrations or resentment
  • xiōng胸zhōng中wú无mò墨to be uneducated or illiterate
  • xiōng胸zhōng中wú无shù数to have no clear idea
  • xiōng胸zhōng中yǒu有shù数To have a clear understanding
  • xiōng胸zhōng中chái柴jí棘harbor malicious and treacherous intentions
  • xiōng胸zhōng中zhèng正,,móu眸zi子liǎo瞭Upright heart, clear eyes
  • xiōng胸zhōng中jiǎ甲bīng兵possess great strategic military ability
  • xiōng胸zhōng中bǎi百wàn万bīng兵possess brilliant strategies and grand plans
  • xiōng胸zhōng中lěi磊kuài块pent-up indignation
  • xiōng胸zhōng中lín鳞jiǎ甲harbor sinister intentions

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Questions about 胸中丘壑

What does 胸中丘壑 mean?

胸中丘壑 (xiōng zhōng qiū hè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have a well-conceived plan or a clear vision in one's mind, especially regarding how to approach or execute a complex task; to have a mental blueprint or a grand design”.

How do you pronounce 胸中丘壑?

胸中丘壑 is pronounced xiōng zhōng qiū hè in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 胸中丘壑 literally mean?

Literally, 胸中丘壑 means “hills and valleys in one's mind/chest”. It is used to mean “to have a well-conceived plan or a clear vision in one's mind, especially regarding how to approach or execute a complex task; to have a mental blueprint or a grand design”.

What is the Chinese definition of 胸中丘壑?

丘:山丘;壑:山沟。指作画前心中已有山水胜迹的轮廓。比喻心中对事物的判断和处置早有定见

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