吟风咏月 — “To compose or recite verses about nature”
吟风咏月 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to compose or recite verses about nature”. Often used to describe engaging in sentimental or trivial literary pursuits that lack real substance. Literally, “Chanting about the wind and singing about the moon”.
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What does 吟风咏月 mean?
吟风咏月 (yín fēng yǒng yuè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to compose or recite verses about nature”.
How do you pronounce 吟风咏月?
吟风咏月 is pronounced yín fēng yǒng yuè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 吟风咏月 literally mean?
Literally, 吟风咏月 means “Chanting about the wind and singing about the moon”. It is used to mean “to compose or recite verses about nature”.
What is the Chinese definition of 吟风咏月?
旧指文人写作或朗诵以风月等自然景色为题材的作品。现多形容作品空虚无聊。