满目萧然 — “A scene of desolation and bleakness everywhere one looks”
满目萧然 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a scene of desolation and bleakness everywhere one looks”. A forlorn and dreary sight. Literally, “Everywhere is desolate and bleak”.
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满目萧然 Pronunciation and Pinyin
满目萧然 Character Breakdown
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洪水退去后，村庄里满目萧然，家园被毁，令人心痛。
After the flood receded, the village was a scene of desolation; homes were destroyed, which was heartbreaking.
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More idioms starting with 满
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- mǎn满zuò坐jì寂rán然the entire audience is silent
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What does 满目萧然 mean?
满目萧然 (mǎn mù xiāo rán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a scene of desolation and bleakness everywhere one looks”.
How do you pronounce 满目萧然?
满目萧然 is pronounced mǎn mù xiāo rán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 满目萧然 literally mean?
Literally, 满目萧然 means “Everywhere is desolate and bleak”. It is used to mean “a scene of desolation and bleakness everywhere one looks”.
What is the Chinese definition of 满目萧然?
萧然：冷落的样子。满目是凄凉的景象