兼葭秋水 — “A person one deeply longs for or admires”
兼葭秋水 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person one deeply longs for or admires”. Someone who is the object of one's deep affection or yearning. Literally, “Reeds and rushes in autumn water”.
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兼葭秋水 Pronunciation and Pinyin
兼葭秋水 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 兼葭秋水
他多年未见故乡的恋人，那身影已成了他心中的兼葭秋水
He hadn't seen his hometown sweetheart for many years; her image had become the one he deeply longed for in his heart.
Idioms Related to 兼葭秋水
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- jiān兼bāo包bìng并róng容all-encompassing and inclusive
- jiān兼bāo包bìng并chù畜eclectic and all-embracing
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- jiān兼guān官zhòng重fú绂hold multiple prominent official positions
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What does 兼葭秋水 mean?
兼葭秋水 (jiān jiā qiū shuǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person one deeply longs for or admires”.
How do you pronounce 兼葭秋水?
兼葭秋水 is pronounced jiān jiā qiū shuǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 兼葭秋水 literally mean?
Literally, 兼葭秋水 means “Reeds and rushes in autumn water”. It is used to mean “a person one deeply longs for or admires”.
What is the Chinese definition of 兼葭秋水?
比喻思慕的人。兼，同“蒹”。