浑浑沉沉 — “Vast, grand, and indistinct”
浑浑沉沉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Vast, grand, and indistinct”. Boundless and obscure, often referring to an immense and profound state, or a primordial and unformed condition. Literally, “Vast and indistinct; boundless and profound”.
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浑浑沉沉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
浑浑沉沉 Character Breakdown
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远古时期，天地初开，宇宙一片浑浑沉沉，充满未知。
In ancient times, when heaven and earth first separated, the universe was vast and indistinct, filled with the unknown.
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What does 浑浑沉沉 mean?
浑浑沉沉 (hún hún chén chén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Vast, grand, and indistinct”.
How do you pronounce 浑浑沉沉?
浑浑沉沉 is pronounced hún hún chén chén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 浑浑沉沉 literally mean?
Literally, 浑浑沉沉 means “Vast and indistinct; boundless and profound”. It is used to mean “Vast, grand, and indistinct”.
What is the Chinese definition of 浑浑沉沉?
广大的样子。