杨柳依依 — “Describes the tender and reluctant feelings of parting”
杨柳依依 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes the tender and reluctant feelings of parting”. Often associated with the imagery of gently swaying willows, which traditionally symbolize farewell and longing. Literally, “Willows swaying gently and lingeringly”.
杨柳依依 Pronunciation and Pinyin
杨柳依依 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 杨柳依依
What does 杨柳依依 mean?
杨柳依依 (yáng liǔ yī yī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes the tender and reluctant feelings of parting”.
How do you pronounce 杨柳依依?
杨柳依依 is pronounced yáng liǔ yī yī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 杨柳依依 literally mean?
Literally, 杨柳依依 means “Willows swaying gently and lingeringly”. It is used to mean “describes the tender and reluctant feelings of parting”.
What is the Chinese definition of 杨柳依依?
杨柳：古诗文中杨柳通用，泛指柳树。依依：轻柔的样子。古人送行，折柳相赠，表示依依惜别。比喻依依不舍的惜别之情。