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阶前万里
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阶前万里

阶前万里 — “Though thousands of miles away, it feels as if right before one's eyes”

阶前万里 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though thousands of miles away, it feels as if right before one's eyes”. Implying that distance does not hinder connection or vividness. Literally, “Ten thousand li before the steps”.

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阶前万里 Pronunciation and Pinyin

阶前万里 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
阶
jiē6steps, level, stage
前
qián9forward, before, previous
万
wàn3ten thousand
里
lǐ7inside, village, unit of length

Example Sentence with 阶前万里

尽管身处两地,这对笔友通过书信往来,使得彼此的交流如同阶前万里,心意相通
Even though they lived far apart, these pen pals, through their regular correspondence, made their communication feel as vivid and close as if the great distance between them was negligible, truly understanding each other's thoughts.

Idioms Related to 阶前万里

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  • jiē阶xià下qiú囚a captive or prisoner
  • jiē阶liǔ柳tíng庭huā花beautiful garden scenery

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What does 阶前万里 mean?

阶前万里 (jiē qián wàn lǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though thousands of miles away, it feels as if right before one's eyes”.

How do you pronounce 阶前万里?

阶前万里 is pronounced jiē qián wàn lǐ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 阶前万里 literally mean?

Literally, 阶前万里 means “Ten thousand li before the steps”. It is used to mean “Though thousands of miles away, it feels as if right before one's eyes”.

What is the Chinese definition of 阶前万里?

远在万里之外,犹如近在眼前。比喻相隔虽远,却象在眼前一样。

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