春蚕到死丝方尽 — “To be deeply and unwaveringly devoted or committed”
春蚕到死丝方尽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be deeply and unwaveringly devoted or committed”. Often symbolizing profound love, dedication, or loyalty that lasts until death, much like a silkworm spinning silk until its life ends. Literally, “Spring silkworms spin silk until death”.
春蚕到死丝方尽 Pronunciation and Pinyin
春蚕到死丝方尽 Character Breakdown
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What does 春蚕到死丝方尽 mean?
春蚕到死丝方尽 (chūn cán dào sǐ sī fāng jìn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be deeply and unwaveringly devoted or committed”.
How do you pronounce 春蚕到死丝方尽?
春蚕到死丝方尽 is pronounced chūn cán dào sǐ sī fāng jìn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 春蚕到死丝方尽 literally mean?
Literally, 春蚕到死丝方尽 means “Spring silkworms spin silk until death”. It is used to mean “to be deeply and unwaveringly devoted or committed”.
What is the Chinese definition of 春蚕到死丝方尽?
丝：双关语，“思”的谐音。比喻情深谊长，至死不渝。