蒹葭之思 — “Refers to the deep longing and yearning between lovers”
蒹葭之思 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the deep longing and yearning between lovers”. Often implying a sense of distance or unfulfilled desire, inspired by the imagery of reeds. Literally, “Longing for reeds”.
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What does 蒹葭之思 mean?
蒹葭之思 (jiān jiā zhī sī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the deep longing and yearning between lovers”.
How do you pronounce 蒹葭之思?
蒹葭之思 is pronounced jiān jiā zhī sī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 蒹葭之思 literally mean?
Literally, 蒹葭之思 means “Longing for reeds”. It is used to mean “refers to the deep longing and yearning between lovers”.
What is the Chinese definition of 蒹葭之思?
蒹葭：初生的芦苇；思：思念，怀念。指恋人的思念之情。