藕断丝不断 — “Though outwardly relations or affections may appear to be severed”
藕断丝不断 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though outwardly relations or affections may appear to be severed”. Deep-seated connections or lingering feelings still persist. Literally, “Lotus root breaks, but its fibers remain connected”.
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What does 藕断丝不断 mean?
藕断丝不断 (ǒu duàn sī bù duàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though outwardly relations or affections may appear to be severed”.
How do you pronounce 藕断丝不断?
藕断丝不断 is pronounced ǒu duàn sī bù duàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 藕断丝不断 literally mean?
Literally, 藕断丝不断 means “Lotus root breaks, but its fibers remain connected”. It is used to mean “Though outwardly relations or affections may appear to be severed”.
What is the Chinese definition of 藕断丝不断?
比喻表面上关系已断，实际上仍有牵连