二分明月 — “Historically”
二分明月 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Historically”. It refers to the ancient belief that Yangzhou accounted for two-thirds of the world's bright moonlight, symbolizing its exceptional prosperity and beauty. Today, it is primarily used to describe exceptionally bright and clear moonlight in a particular place. Literally, “two parts of the bright moon”.
二分明月 Pronunciation and Pinyin
二分明月 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 二分明月
Yangzhou has been a famous place since ancient times. In the ancient text "Yu Gong" (Tribute of Yu), Yangzhou was already mentioned as one of the nine provinces under heaven, and this administrative division was maintained through various dynasties.
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty even had the Grand Canal excavated specifically to tour Yangzhou.
During the Tang Dynasty, the poet Xu Ning, in his poem "Recalling Yangzhou," wrote: "Of all the bright moonlit nights under heaven, two-thirds of that enchanting moonlight belongs to Yangzhou." This verse praised Yangzhou's unparalleled prosperity and beauty, likening its splendor to possessing a dominant share of the world's moonlit charm.
Idioms Related to 二分明月
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Open the tool →Questions about 二分明月
What does 二分明月 mean?
二分明月 (èr fēn míng yuè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Historically”.
How do you pronounce 二分明月?
二分明月 is pronounced èr fēn míng yuè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 二分明月 literally mean?
Literally, 二分明月 means “two parts of the bright moon”. It is used to mean “Historically”.
Where does 二分明月 come from?
二分明月 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 二分明月?
古人认为天下明月共三分，扬州独占二分。原用于形容扬州繁华昌盛的景象。今用以比喻当地的月色格外明朗。