鹤唳华亭 — “Expresses a deep sense of nostalgia and longing for the past”
鹤唳华亭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “expresses a deep sense of nostalgia and longing for the past”. Often tinged with melancholy or regret over life's unpredictable turns and the harsh realities of one's circumstances. Literally, “Crane's cry at Huating”.
鹤唳华亭 Pronunciation and Pinyin
鹤唳华亭 Character Breakdown
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What does 鹤唳华亭 mean?
鹤唳华亭 (hè lì huá tíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “expresses a deep sense of nostalgia and longing for the past”.
How do you pronounce 鹤唳华亭?
鹤唳华亭 is pronounced hè lì huá tíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鹤唳华亭 literally mean?
Literally, 鹤唳华亭 means “Crane's cry at Huating”. It is used to mean “expresses a deep sense of nostalgia and longing for the past”.
What is the Chinese definition of 鹤唳华亭?
表现思念、怀旧之意。亦为慨叹仕途险恶、人生无常之词。