







桑荫未移 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a very brief period of time”. Often used to express how quickly a strong bond or deep understanding can form between congenial individuals. Literally, “Mulberry shade not yet shifted”.

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Open the tool →桑荫未移 (sāng yīn wèi yí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a very brief period of time”.
桑荫未移 is pronounced sāng yīn wèi yí in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 桑荫未移 means “Mulberry shade not yet shifted”. It is used to mean “describes a very brief period of time”.
指人之意气相投,相知无须时日长久。亦指时间短暂。同“桑荫不徙”。