麦秀两岐 — “An auspicious sign of a bountiful harvest”
麦秀两岐 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an auspicious sign of a bountiful harvest”. Also used to praise outstanding achievements, particularly in administration, suggesting prosperity and well-being. Literally, “wheat growing two ears”.
麦秀两岐 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 麦秀两岐 mean?
麦秀两岐 (mài xiù liǎng qí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an auspicious sign of a bountiful harvest”.
How do you pronounce 麦秀两岐?
麦秀两岐 is pronounced mài xiù liǎng qí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 麦秀两岐 literally mean?
Literally, 麦秀两岐 means “wheat growing two ears”. It is used to mean “an auspicious sign of a bountiful harvest”.
What is the Chinese definition of 麦秀两岐?
岐，同“歧”。一株麦子长出两个穗子。为丰收之兆，多用来称颂吏治成绩卓著。同“麦秀两歧”。