麦秀两歧 — “Wheat growing two ears on one stalk”
麦秀两歧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “wheat growing two ears on one stalk”. An auspicious sign of abundant harvest or excellent administration. Literally, “wheat sprouting two ears”.
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今年农作物长势喜人，不少田地都出现了麦秀两歧的景象，预示着一个丰收年。
This year's crops are growing splendidly, with many fields showing the sight of wheat growing two ears on one stalk, heralding an abundant harvest.
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What does 麦秀两歧 mean?
麦秀两歧 (mài xiù liǎng qí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “wheat growing two ears on one stalk”.
How do you pronounce 麦秀两歧?
麦秀两歧 is pronounced mài xiù liǎng qí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 麦秀两歧 literally mean?
Literally, 麦秀两歧 means “wheat sprouting two ears”. It is used to mean “wheat growing two ears on one stalk”.
What is the Chinese definition of 麦秀两歧?
①一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。②唐教坊曲名。