驷之过隙 — “Time flies quickly”
驷之过隙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Time flies quickly”. Time passes in a flash. Literally, “A team of four horses dashing past a crevice”.
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驷之过隙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
驷之过隙 Character Breakdown
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人生短暂，如驷之过隙，我们应该珍惜每一刻。
Life is short, passing like a flash, so we should cherish every moment.
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Synonyms of 驷之过隙
More idioms starting with 驷
- sì驷bù不jí及shé舌A word spoken is past recalling
- sì驷zhī之guò过pín蠙Time flies quickly
- sì驷mǎ马bù不zhuī追A word spoken cannot be retracted
- sì驷mǎ马yǎng仰mò秣music so beautiful even horses stop to listen
- sì驷mǎ马mò莫zhuī追Words spoken are irrevocable
- sì驷mǎ马xuān轩chē车magnificent carriage; live in luxury
- sì驷mǎ马nán难zhuī追A word spoken is past recall
- sì驷mǎ马gāo高gài盖luxurious four-horse carriage
- sì驷mǎ马gāo高chē车magnificent equipage, great wealth and power
- sì驷mǎ马gāo高mén门prominent and influential family
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What does 驷之过隙 mean?
驷之过隙 (sì zhī guò xì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Time flies quickly”.
How do you pronounce 驷之过隙?
驷之过隙 is pronounced sì zhī guò xì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 驷之过隙 literally mean?
Literally, 驷之过隙 means “a team of four horses dashing past a crevice”. It is used to mean “Time flies quickly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 驷之过隙?
用以比喻光阴飞逝。