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岁暮天寒 — “Year-end, sky cold; Late year, cold weather”

岁暮天寒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the cold and bleak weather at the end of the year or in the depths of winter, often evoking a sense of desolation associated with the season”. Literally, “Year-end, sky cold; Late year, cold weather”.

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岁暮天寒 Pronunciation and Pinyin

岁暮天寒 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
岁
suì6year or age
暮
mù15dusk or evening
天
tiān4sky, heaven, day, nature
寒
hán12cold, poor, disheartened

Example Sentence with 岁暮天寒

岁暮天寒,窗外飘着细雪,屋里炉火正旺,让人感到一丝暖意。
As the year drew to a close and the weather turned cold, fine snow drifted outside the window, while a warm fire glowed brightly indoors, bringing a hint of warmth.

Idioms Related to 岁暮天寒

More idioms starting with 岁

  • suì岁bù不wǒ我yǔ与Time waits for no one
  • suì岁fēng丰nián年rěn稔A year of abundant harvest
  • suì岁zài在lóng龙shé虵one's fated time has come to an end
  • suì岁zài在lóng龙shé蛇The fated time for one's demise
  • suì岁hán寒sān三yǒu友Three Friends of Winter
  • suì岁hán寒sōng松bǎi柏steadfast integrity in adversity
  • suì岁hán寒zhī知sōng松bǎi柏Adversity reveals true character
  • suì岁xù序gēng更xīn新the old year passes and the new year begins
  • suì岁shí时fú伏là腊at the turn of the seasons
  • suì岁yuè月bù不jū居Time flies swiftly
  • suì岁yuè月bù不dài待rén人Time waits for no one
  • suì岁yuè月bù不ráo饶rén人Time is unforgiving

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Questions about 岁暮天寒

What does 岁暮天寒 mean?

岁暮天寒 (suì mù tiān hán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the cold and bleak weather at the end of the year or in the depths of winter, often evoking a sense of desolation associated with the season”.

How do you pronounce 岁暮天寒?

岁暮天寒 is pronounced suì mù tiān hán in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 岁暮天寒 literally mean?

Literally, 岁暮天寒 means “Year-end, sky cold; Late year, cold weather”. It is used to mean “refers to the cold and bleak weather at the end of the year or in the depths of winter, often evoking a sense of desolation associated with the season”.

What is the Chinese definition of 岁暮天寒?

指年底时候的寒冷景象。

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