代马望北 — “To yearn for one's homeland”
代马望北 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to yearn for one's homeland”. To be nostalgic for one's native place. Literally, “Dai horse looks north”.
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代马望北 Pronunciation and Pinyin
代马望北 Character Breakdown
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他虽身在异乡多年，心中却始终代马望北，盼望有朝一日能回到家乡。
Although he has been away from his hometown for many years, his heart always yearns for his native place, hoping to return home one day.
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Synonyms of 代马望北
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- dài代dài代xiāng相chuán传passed down through generations
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- dài代yuè越páo庖zǔ俎meddle in others' affairs
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Open the tool →Questions about 代马望北
What does 代马望北 mean?
代马望北 (dài mǎ wàng běi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to yearn for one's homeland”.
How do you pronounce 代马望北?
代马望北 is pronounced dài mǎ wàng běi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 代马望北 literally mean?
Literally, 代马望北 means “Dai horse looks north”. It is used to mean “to yearn for one's homeland”.
What is the Chinese definition of 代马望北?
比喻人心眷恋故土，不愿老死他乡。