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窈窈冥冥 — “Profound and subtle”

窈窈冥冥 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Profound and subtle”. Deep and abstruse. Literally, “Deep and profound; remote and abstruse”.

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窈窈冥冥 Pronunciation and Pinyin

窈窈冥冥 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
窈
yǎo10graceful, deep, serene
窈
yǎo10graceful, deep, serene
冥
míng10dark, netherworld, profound
冥
míng10dark, netherworld, profound

Example Sentence with 窈窈冥冥

宇宙的奥秘,在科学的探索中,依然显得窈窈冥冥,等待着人类进一步的揭示。
The mysteries of the universe, even with scientific exploration, still appear profound and subtle, awaiting further revelation by humanity.

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  • yǎo窈tiǎo窕shū淑nǚ女A fair and graceful lady

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What does 窈窈冥冥 mean?

窈窈冥冥 (yǎo yǎo míng míng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Profound and subtle”.

How do you pronounce 窈窈冥冥?

窈窈冥冥 is pronounced yǎo yǎo míng míng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 窈窈冥冥 literally mean?

Literally, 窈窈冥冥 means “Deep and profound; remote and abstruse”. It is used to mean “Profound and subtle”.

What is the Chinese definition of 窈窈冥冥?

窈窈:深远;冥冥:幽深。形容深远微妙

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