千里寄鹅毛 — “A humble gift”
千里寄鹅毛 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble gift”. Though seemingly insignificant in material value, carries profound sentiment and deep affection, emphasizing that the thought behind it is more valuable than its material worth. Literally, “Sending a goose feather a thousand li”.
千里寄鹅毛 Pronunciation and Pinyin
千里寄鹅毛 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 千里寄鹅毛
What does 千里寄鹅毛 mean?
千里寄鹅毛 (qiān lǐ jì é máo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble gift”.
How do you pronounce 千里寄鹅毛?
千里寄鹅毛 is pronounced qiān lǐ jì é máo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 千里寄鹅毛 literally mean?
Literally, 千里寄鹅毛 means “Sending a goose feather a thousand li”. It is used to mean “a humble gift”.
What is the Chinese definition of 千里寄鹅毛?
比喻礼物虽然微薄，却含有深厚的情谊。同“千里送鹅毛”。