漏尽更阑 — “Deep into the night”
漏尽更阑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Deep into the night”. The night is far advanced. Literally, “The water clock has run dry and the night is far advanced”.
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漏尽更阑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
漏尽更阑 Character Breakdown
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读书人常常在漏尽更阑的时候，还在灯下苦读，以求学问精进。
Scholars often burn the midnight oil, studying intensely by lamplight deep into the night, seeking to advance their knowledge.
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What does 漏尽更阑 mean?
漏尽更阑 (lòu jìn gēng lán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Deep into the night”.
How do you pronounce 漏尽更阑?
漏尽更阑 is pronounced lòu jìn gēng lán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 漏尽更阑 literally mean?
Literally, 漏尽更阑 means “the water clock has run dry and the night is far advanced”. It is used to mean “Deep into the night”.
What is the Chinese definition of 漏尽更阑?
漏：古代滴水计时的仪器。更：夜间计时单位。喻指夜深之时。