山长水远 — “Referring to a vast distance or a long and arduous journey”
山长水远 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “referring to a vast distance or a long and arduous journey”. Literally, “Mountains long, waters distant”.
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山长水远 Pronunciation and Pinyin
山长水远 Character Breakdown
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虽然我们分隔千里，但山长水远也阻挡不了我们的友谊。
Although we are thousands of miles apart, a long and arduous journey cannot hinder our friendship.
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What does 山长水远 mean?
山长水远 (shān cháng shuǐ yuǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “referring to a vast distance or a long and arduous journey”.
How do you pronounce 山长水远?
山长水远 is pronounced shān cháng shuǐ yuǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 山长水远 literally mean?
Literally, 山长水远 means “Mountains long, waters distant”. It is used to mean “referring to a vast distance or a long and arduous journey”.
What is the Chinese definition of 山长水远?
比喻道路遥远艰险。