落叶知秋 — “A single fallen leaf signals the arrival of autumn”
落叶知秋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a single fallen leaf signals the arrival of autumn”. Metaphorically, a small indication can reveal a larger trend or forthcoming event. Literally, “Falling leaves know autumn”.
落叶知秋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
落叶知秋 Character Breakdown
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What does 落叶知秋 mean?
落叶知秋 (luò yè zhī qiū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a single fallen leaf signals the arrival of autumn”.
How do you pronounce 落叶知秋?
落叶知秋 is pronounced luò yè zhī qiū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 落叶知秋 literally mean?
Literally, 落叶知秋 means “Falling leaves know autumn”. It is used to mean “a single fallen leaf signals the arrival of autumn”.
What is the Chinese definition of 落叶知秋?
指见到落地的黄叶，知道已经是秋天快到了。