咏桑寓柳 — “To speak of one thing but imply another”
咏桑寓柳 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to speak of one thing but imply another”. To use metaphor or allegory to convey a message or emotion indirectly. Literally, “Singing about mulberries, implying willows”.
咏桑寓柳 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 咏桑寓柳 mean?
咏桑寓柳 (yǒng sāng yù liǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to speak of one thing but imply another”.
How do you pronounce 咏桑寓柳?
咏桑寓柳 is pronounced yǒng sāng yù liǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 咏桑寓柳 literally mean?
Literally, 咏桑寓柳 means “Singing about mulberries, implying willows”. It is used to mean “to speak of one thing but imply another”.
What is the Chinese definition of 咏桑寓柳?
咏的是“桑”，而实际说的是“柳”。比喻借题传情。