语短情长 — “Few words”
语短情长 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Few words”. But deep and profound affection or meaning. It implies that a brief message carries significant emotional weight or lasting sentiment. Literally, “Short words, long affection”.
Frequency
语短情长 Pronunciation and Pinyin
语短情长 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 语短情长
告别时，她只说了几句简单的话，却是语短情长，令人回味。
At parting, she spoke only a few simple words, but they conveyed deep affection and left a lasting impression.
Idioms Related to 语短情长
More idioms starting with 语
- yǔ语bù不jīng惊rén人unremarkable or uninspiring words
- yǔ语bù不jīng惊rén人sǐ死bù不xiū休Relentlessly pursue astonishing language
- yǔ语bù不tóu投jī机words don't click
- yǔ语bù不zé择rén人Speak bluntly without regard for listener
- yǔ语chū出yuè月xié胁To utter astonishing or extraordinary words
- yǔ语sì四yán言sān三to chatter aimlessly
- yǔ语miào妙tiān天xià下exceptionally eloquent speech
- yǔ语miào妙jué绝lún伦Speech wonderfully peerless
- yǔ语wú无lún伦cì次speak incoherently
- yǔ语wú无quán诠cì次speak incoherently
- yǔ语yān焉bù不xiáng详mention without detail
- yǔ语xiào笑xuān喧hū呼talk and laugh loudly
Recommended tools
Chinese Text Image Generator
Create PNGs with pinyin, highlight character parts or remove strokes
Open the tool →
Bingo Cards
Picture and word Bingo for your class
Open the tool →
Writing Worksheets
Printable tracing sheets with a QR learning companion
Open the tool →
Character Highlight Animator
Choose character parts and animate their colors, together or in stroke order
Open the tool →Questions about 语短情长
What does 语短情长 mean?
语短情长 (yǔ duǎn qíng cháng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Few words”.
How do you pronounce 语短情长?
语短情长 is pronounced yǔ duǎn qíng cháng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 语短情长 literally mean?
Literally, 语短情长 means “Short words, long affection”. It is used to mean “Few words”.
What is the Chinese definition of 语短情长?
语言简短，情意深长。