斗转星移 — “The turning of the Dipper and shifting of stars”
斗转星移 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the turning of the Dipper and shifting of stars”. Indicating the passage of time or changes of seasons. Literally, “Dipper turns, stars shift”.
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斗转星移 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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不知不觉中，斗转星移，昔日的小伙伴都已长大成人，各奔东西。
Unconsciously, as time passed, the childhood friends all grew up and went their separate ways.
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What does 斗转星移 mean?
斗转星移 (dǒu zhuǎn xīng yí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the turning of the Dipper and shifting of stars”.
How do you pronounce 斗转星移?
斗转星移 is pronounced dǒu zhuǎn xīng yí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 斗转星移 literally mean?
Literally, 斗转星移 means “Dipper turns, stars shift”. It is used to mean “the turning of the Dipper and shifting of stars”.
What is the Chinese definition of 斗转星移?
星斗变动位置。指季节或时间的变化。