静影沉璧 — “Still reflection, sunken jade disc”
静影沉璧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the serene reflection of the moon in tranquil water, resembling a lustrous jade disc settled at the bottom; describes a beautiful and peaceful nocturnal scene”. Literally, “Still reflection, sunken jade disc”.
静影沉璧 Pronunciation and Pinyin
静影沉璧 Character Breakdown
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What does 静影沉璧 mean?
静影沉璧 (jìng yǐng chén bì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the serene reflection of the moon in tranquil water, resembling a lustrous jade disc settled at the bottom; describes a beautiful and peaceful nocturnal scene”.
How do you pronounce 静影沉璧?
静影沉璧 is pronounced jìng yǐng chén bì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 静影沉璧 literally mean?
Literally, 静影沉璧 means “Still reflection, sunken jade disc”. It is used to mean “the serene reflection of the moon in tranquil water, resembling a lustrous jade disc settled at the bottom; describes a beautiful and peaceful nocturnal scene”.
What is the Chinese definition of 静影沉璧?
平静的月影映在水底，好似沉下的一块玉。