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万缕千丝 — “A myriad of intricate and complex connections or relationships”

万缕千丝 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a myriad of intricate and complex connections or relationships”. Countless ties or links. Literally, “ten thousand threads and a thousand silk strands”.

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万缕千丝 Pronunciation and Pinyin

万缕千丝 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
万
wàn3ten thousand
缕
lǚ12thread, strand, wisp
千
qiān3thousand, many
丝
sī5silk thread or fine filament

Example Sentence with 万缕千丝

这对青梅竹马的朋友,虽然多年未见,但彼此之间仍有万缕千丝的联系。
Though these childhood sweethearts hadn't met for many years, countless intricate ties still bound them.

Idioms Related to 万缕千丝

Synonyms of 万缕千丝

  • qiān千sī丝wàn万lǚ缕numerous intricate and complex connections

More idioms starting with 万

  • wàn万wàn万qiān千qiān千thousands upon thousands
  • wàn万zhàng丈guāng光máng芒radiate immense dazzling brilliance
  • wàn万zhàng丈shēn深yuān渊a bottomless abyss or hopeless situation
  • wàn万zhàng丈gāo高lóu楼cóng从dì地qǐ起Great achievements start from humble beginnings
  • wàn万zhàng丈gāo高lóu楼píng平dì地qǐ起Great accomplishments start from humble beginnings
  • wàn万bù不yī一shī失absolutely safe and reliable
  • wàn万bù不shī失yī一absolutely foolproof
  • wàn万bù不dé得yǐ已as a last resort
  • wàn万shì世yī一shí时a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
  • wàn万shì世bù不yì易unchanging for all ages
  • wàn万shì世bù不xiǔ朽immortal for all generations
  • wàn万shì世zhī之yè业lasting legacy for countless generations

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Questions about 万缕千丝

What does 万缕千丝 mean?

万缕千丝 (wàn lǚ qiān sī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a myriad of intricate and complex connections or relationships”.

How do you pronounce 万缕千丝?

万缕千丝 is pronounced wàn lǚ qiān sī in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 万缕千丝 literally mean?

Literally, 万缕千丝 means “ten thousand threads and a thousand silk strands”. It is used to mean “a myriad of intricate and complex connections or relationships”.

What is the Chinese definition of 万缕千丝?

千条丝,万条线。原形容一根又一根,数也数不清。现多形容相互之间种种密切而复杂的联系。

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