流水无情 — “Refers to time passing swiftly and mercilessly”
流水无情 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to time passing swiftly and mercilessly”. Showing no pity or willingness to stop, much like water that once flowed by cannot return. It conveys the transient and indifferent nature of time or life's moments. Literally, “Flowing water is merciless”.
流水无情 Pronunciation and Pinyin
流水无情 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 流水无情
What does 流水无情 mean?
流水无情 (liú shuǐ wú qíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to time passing swiftly and mercilessly”.
How do you pronounce 流水无情?
流水无情 is pronounced liú shuǐ wú qíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 流水无情 literally mean?
Literally, 流水无情 means “Flowing water is merciless”. It is used to mean “refers to time passing swiftly and mercilessly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 流水无情?
流水一去不复返，毫无情意。比喻时光消逝，无意停留。