昙花泡影 — “An ephemeral illusion”
昙花泡影 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an ephemeral illusion”. A fleeting phenomenon; something short-lived and insubstantial. Literally, “epiphyllum flower and a bubble's reflection”.
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昙花泡影 Pronunciation and Pinyin
昙花泡影 Character Breakdown
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很多年轻时的梦想，如果没有付诸实践，最终都可能成为昙花泡影
Many dreams from youth, if not put into practice, may eventually become ephemeral illusions.
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What does 昙花泡影 mean?
昙花泡影 (tán huā pào yǐng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “an ephemeral illusion”.
How do you pronounce 昙花泡影?
昙花泡影 is pronounced tán huā pào yǐng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 昙花泡影 literally mean?
Literally, 昙花泡影 means “epiphyllum flower and a bubble's reflection”. It is used to mean “an ephemeral illusion”.
What is the Chinese definition of 昙花泡影?
昙花：一种花期极短的花，常在夜间开放；泡：水泡。比喻短暂出现的不能持久的事物